by petpack | Oct 22, 2018 | Expert Advice
How does the kidney work? The main function of the kidney is filtration of the blood. They will still perform this task adequately even when up to 70% of function is lost. Blood is pumped through the nephrons which filter out water and small substances. As this...
by petpack | Sep 22, 2018 | Expert Advice
Definition Hypreadrenacortacism is excessive production of cortisone by the adrenal cortex. The Adrenal Gland The adrenal glands sit above the kidneys and are responsible for producing and balancing electrolytes and cortisol for the body. The inner core of the adrenal...
by petpack | Aug 22, 2018 | Expert Advice
Definition Pancreatitis is defined as inflammation of the pancreas. The pancreas is a small organ attached to the small intestine. It has two main functions: 1) To produce hormones such as insulin 2) To produce enzymes that aid in the digestion of food Some of the...
by petpack | Jul 22, 2018 | Expert Advice
Vaccinations and Worming 4 Weeks Start worming fortnightly with Milbemax tablets for kittens or Felex Paste. Always worm according to weight; as your kitten is growing quickly we advise weighing him/her before each worming. 6-8 Weeks Kittens have their first...
by petpack | Jul 22, 2018 | Expert Advice
There is nothing worse than a cat that sprays urine inside the house. Cats will often spray on the doona /carpets/couch /clothes and other furniture the smell is odorous and hard to remove. Why do cats urinate inappropriately? The main reason cats urinate...