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Hyperlipidemia in Dogs & Cats – Why Worry about Cholesterol & Triglycerides?

2017-02-06 by CriticalCareDVM

Blood fats are called lipids, and they circulate throughout the body. They play a wide variety of roles in normal organ function and metabolism. Elevated blood lipids – called hyperlipidemia – in humans are major causes of cardiovascular diseases like atherosclerosis, insulin resistance, and hepatic lipidosis (fatty liver syndrome). Do pet parents need to be … [Read more…]

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High Blood Fat Levels in Dogs & Cats

2015-09-07 by CriticalCareDVM

Elevated blood fats/lipids (called hyperlipidemia) are a major cause of health issues in humans. These lipids, most commonly cholesterol and triglycerides, can negatively affect heart and cardiovascular health, often times contributing to death. Both dogs and cats can have high cholesterol and triglyceride levels, but dogs are more often affected. High lipids unquestionably pose a … [Read more…]

Posted in: General Information Tagged: cholesterol, chylomicrons, Cushing's disease, fat, hyperadrenocorticism, hypothyroidism, lipid, obesity, pancreatitis, Schnauzers, triglycerides

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