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First Aid & Emergency Care for Breathing Problems in Pets

First Aid & Emergency Care for Breathing Problems in Pets

Emergencies are something we all dread. No pet parent wants to experience an emergency with their canine or feline buddy. Unfortunately, emergencies can happen despite all the necessary precautions…

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What to Do if Your Pet is Choking

What to Do if Your Pet is Choking

Despite all the things we do to protect our pets from disease and harm, unfortunate accidents can still happen. As pet parents, it is also our responsibility to be aware of the common accidents that…

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Diaphragmatic Hernias in Dogs and Cats

Diaphragmatic Hernias in Dogs and Cats

Most hernias in dogs and cats occur in the abdominal region and usually involve tissues and organs in the abdominal cavity. One common hernia that occurs in both species is called a diaphragmatic…

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What to Do If Your Cat Has a Runny Nose

What to Do If Your Cat Has a Runny Nose

Nasal discharge, or runny nose, is not in itself an illness but rather a symptom of an underlying condition. There is a wide range of conditions that result in nasal discharge in cats, and the…

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Enucleation Surgery: What to Expect if Your Pet Loses an Eye

Enucleation Surgery: What to Expect if Your Pet Loses an Eye

Eye injuries are some of the most common injuries our pets endure. Injuries that affect the eye have a wide range of severity, from simple irritation, to surface scratches, to deep ulceration.…

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Pet Medication 101: Metoclopramide

Pet Medication 101: Metoclopramide

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 Reglan (metoclopramide)…

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Why do cats get crystals in their urine?

Why do cats get crystals in their urine?

Crystals in the urine are medically referred to as ‘crystalluria’. This occurs in cats when the urine is highly concentrated. Crystalluria is not always a sign of urinary tract infection or kidney…

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Pre-Existing Conditions: Helpful Tips You'll Appreciate About Pet Health Insurance

Pre-Existing Conditions: Helpful Tips You'll Appreciate About Pet Health Insurance

Pre-existing conditions are health concerns, such as diabetes, kidney disease, or an oral infection that your dog or cat had before coverage starts for pet health insurance. Many dog and cat…

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