Monthly Archives: June 2011

Have you ever heard about a disease called Diabetes Insipidus?? Our Internal Medicine specialist recently diagnosed a patient here at NYVSC with Diabetes Insipidus, and this is what we have learned…..

Posted on June 24, 2011 by admin

Diabetes insipidus (DI) is a disorder of water balance. The animal is unable to concentrate urine, so the urine volume is very high and the urine is dilute. “Insipid” means tasteless — referring to the dilute urine. This disease is … Continue reading →

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Pyrethrin & Pyrethroid Poisoning in Cats – Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Posted on June 24, 2011 by admin

Certain Flea products may be deadly to your cat. Does your flea product contain Pyrethrins/Pyrethroids?? Pyrethrin is a natural extract of the African chrysanthemum flower. There are six individual chemicals pyrethrin I and II, cinevin I and II, and jasmolin … Continue reading →

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