Pictures were taken with Nikon confocal microscope, and the software NIS-Elements
Alternative treatments covered by insurance should be discussed to ensure financial considerations do not unduly influence treatment decisions when more established alternatives exist
Constipation Impacted anal glands Dietary indiscretion leads to damage in the colon as it passes through Inflammatory bowel disease Blood clotting disorders such as thrombocytopenia (low blood platelets), disseminated intravascular coagulation, certain poisons (such as rodenticide) Rectal or anal polyps Colitis is an inflammation of the colon due to infection, dietary indiscretion, cancer, pancreatitis Black stool We have already discussed melena, which is the presence of digested blood in the stool giving it a black/tarry appearance, but there can be other causes of black stools in cats too
And it takes more than just a prescription to achieve sustained weight loss and the health benefits that go along with it
The skin category overlaps with appearance-driven consumer demand, which means non-medical use, underdocumented products, and anecdote-heavy marketing are common