Just like humans, elderly and senior pets need special care. The age from which a pet is considered elderly depends upon multiple factors, such as breed, size, and health. Larger dogs age early as com...
The eyes of a cat are arguably their most recognizable body part, easily seen even from afar. Their eyes are tuned differently than ours and are more sensitive to visual stimuli. Any damage or injury ...
It’s important to understand a medication’s uses and side effects before giving it to your pet. This medication info sheet is meant to give you a good understanding of what Proin (phenylpropanolamine)...
Arrhythmias refer to the abnormal beats of the heart which are caused by something that disrupts the normal sequence of events that take place in the heart. An arrhythmia may be detected by your vet d...
In cats, skin problems are caused by a vast range of conditions, from allergies and physical injury to external parasites and infections. Skin infections comprise a big portion of reported dermatology...
Though different in the level of perception and sensitivity, the anatomy of a dog and a cat’s eye is pretty much similar to ours and is also prone to the same eye problems that affect us. These includ...
Caring for a pet is a huge responsibility and includes making sure that they are free from harm and diseases. This includes providing the necessary preventive care. Dogs and cats require regular groom...
The first visit to the vet can be nerve-wracking both for you and your pet. It’s only natural for them to be nervous. Your furry friend doesn’t understand the point of a veterinary visit. But you can ...
Fleas and ticks are external parasites that feed on the blood of their hosts, typically dogs, cats, and other mammals. Heavy infestations can lead to anemia and potentially serious complications espec...
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a serious problem in senior cats. Feline hypertension may be primary (without any underlying medical problem) or secondary (caused by another underlyi...
Cardiomyopathy is a group of diseases that affect the muscles of the heart. It is the most common form of heart disease diagnosed in cats and the most common cause of heart failure. Continue reading t...
Tachycardia is a medical term for rapid heart rate. When tachycardia originates from the ventricles of the heart, it is known as ventricular tachycardia (VT or V-Tach). It is a serious form of arrhyth...
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common and clinically important type of arrhythmia in veterinary medicine. It is rarely a medical emergency in itself. But since it’s an important complicating fac...
Blood transfusions can save your cat’s life. While it’s not a procedure that is performed every day in most veterinary clinics, a blood transfusion may mean the difference between life and death in em...
While many dogs and cats with fleas may only experience some itching or no symptoms at all, heavy infestations in kittens or puppies can be fatal. Several fleas on a very young kitten or puppy can cau...
Pulmonic stenosis is a congenital heart defect that is commonly diagnosed in dogs but is rare in cats. The condition is characterized by the narrowing of the pulmonary valve in the heart which severel...
Signs of upper respiratory tract problems like nasal discharge and sneezing are relatively common in cats. Oftentimes, signs like these are harmless and resolve on their own with no need for medicatio...
Nasal tumors in pets are relatively uncommon, accounting for only 1% of all cancers in dogs. However, they are the most common tumors found along the respiratory tract, responsible for around 60-80% o...
Pulmonary hypertension, a common health condition seen in humans, is also frequently reported in dogs and cats. It’s important to recognize changes in your pet’s heart and lung health so a diagnosis c...
The skin is the largest organ of the body. Because it is constantly exposed to many cancer-causing factors in the environment, such as UV rays, chemical carcinogens, and viruses, skin tumors are the m...
Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is a tumor that affects the cells of the skin. The skin is composed of several layers of cells. The squamous layer is located in the epidermis, which is the outermost par...