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Hearing loss affects more than 34.5 million diabetics in the US alone. Although health experts are unsure how diabetes causes hearing loss, it is possible that the high glucose level cause damage to the delicate parts of the ears. The Diabetes-Hearing Loss Connection According to a study published in the journal of Otology and Neurotology, diabetes affects hearing so profoundly …

Epilepsy is a chronic condition caused by disrupted electrical signals in the brain. Think of epilepsy as a brief electrical storm. Although epilepsy is deemed as a human condition, pets could also suffer from an epileptic episode. Pet epilepsy is more common in dogs than in cats. Any breed of dog can develop this condition but golden retrievers, Staffordshire bull …

Psoriatic arthritis is an autoimmune disease caused by an overactive immune system. This chronic condition occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks its own cells, causing tissue damage, body pain, joint problems, and other symptoms. Psoriatic arthritis is common among people suffering from psoriasis. The symptoms of psoriatic arthritis are similar to other conditions so diagnosing is tricky. In fact, …

Ear mites are a species of mites that in live pet ears. These spider-like microscopic critters live in both dog and cat ears, causing discomfort, itchiness, and inflammation to an animal’s ears. Ear mite infestation can affect a single or both ears of an animal. If left untreated, ear mite infection can cause hair loss and skin infection in pets. …

The thyroid is a gland that sits in the esophagus. This butterfly-shaped gland secretes important hormones that affect a person’s mood, metabolic rate, and mental state. Studies show that at least 30 million Americans suffer from a thyroid disorder, 15 million of which are oblivious to their condition. In today’s post, we are listing down telltale signs of a thyroid …

Bats are small, nocturnal mammals that live in caves, trees, cliffs and rock faces. But because of their dwindling natural habitat, bats have taken on to living in man-made structures, such as houses, barns, churches, and even bridges. Bats roosts according to the season. During the winter season, bats will hibernate and in summer, only the females with younglings will …