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Kidney Disease
Diabetes Mellitus
Diabetes Insipidus
Kidney Infections
Bacterial Infections
Urinary Tract Infections
Urinary Bladder Disease
Auto-immune Disease
Cushing’s Disease
Prostate Diseases
Hepatitis
Liver Conditions
“Dogs are not our whole lives, but they make our lives whole.” “A meow massages the heart.” |
Auto-immune DiseasesDefinitionThe immune system is the body’s defense network of white blood cells, antibodies, and other substances used to fight off infections and reject foreign proteins. The immune system has the innate ability to recognize its own cells versus foreign cells. However, when a dog or cat has autoimmune disease, the immune system loses its ability to distinguish its own cells, and it begins to attack and reject the body’s own tissue as foreign. Autoimmune disease can affect a single system or be more generalized in nature. Examples of autoimmune diseases:
SymptomsBecause autoimmune diseases can affect any bodily system or multiple systems, there are literally countless possible symptoms. Some include:
How using ThePetCheckup regularly can helpThe causes of autoimmune disease are not generally known. Some theories include genetics, environmental pollutants and food preservatives. Early detection is extremely important, as untreated autoimmune diseases are very serious and multiple system involvement is common. This can make diagnosis and treatment very difficult. ThePetCheckup is an early detection, home health screening kit for dogs and cats. It helps animal caregivers protect the health of their dogs and cats between routine veterinary visits. |