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Allergic bronchitis or asthma is an inflammatory reaction in the lower airways. When an allergen, like dust mites, is inhaled it starts an allergic reaction that results in changes in the airways. Some common allergens include dust, smoke, household chemicals, mildew, molds, weeds, pollens and cat litter. When these allergens enter the airways, they cause an increase in mucous production, and constriction of airways. At home, owners may notice that their cat is breathing more

In the last few years ticks have really moved into urban areas, they aren’t just in the mountains anymore. They also are in more urban areas because wildlife are more in urban areas. As ticks migrate into urban areas, we need to be more diligent in protecting our pets and us from them. Ticks carry multiple diseases including Lyme. Dogs can bring ticks into our homes and then those ticks can pass diseases to us. So, it’s important that they are protected from ticks to help pro

Teeth fractures are due to traumatic forces being applied to them. External forces such as getting hit by a car or hitting a rock when trying to pick up a ball. They can also be caused by internal forces from chewing on substances that are too hard like bones and antlers. First we will discuss the anatomy of a tooth. The shiny white outside of the tooth is a thin layer of the hardest substance in the body called enamel. Inside the enamel is a layer called dentin. While still