Dog
Why Is My Dog Having Trouble Chewing?
Does your dog just sniff his food and turn away without eating any of the hard, dry kibbles in his food bowl? Or does your pet seem to have trouble chewing his food? If your dog is off his feed or…
Scent Training for Dogs
Training dogs to use their sense of smell for various jobs is no small feat. While dogs can be trained to use their noses for different purposes, the training to make them adept and familiar with…
Signs Your Pet May Have Something Stuck in Their Nose
Cats and dogs are naturally curious animals and will wander around and explore their surroundings if given the chance. Unlike humans, dogs and cats rely on their noses when observing things from the…
Apoquel or Cytopoint? Treatments for Atopic Dermatitis in Dogs
Allergies are a pain for dogs and their humans. Raw red spots seen in atopic dermatitis, for instance, are sometimes treated with corticosteroids or other immunosuppressant drugs. These,…
How to Puppy-Proof Your House
Getting a new puppy may be a bigger adventure than having a baby! After all, puppies don't stay in the same place for the first six months of their life and can't wear a diaper. No wonder they say…
Common Worms and Parasites Found in Dogs
All dogs get intestinal parasites, so it is important to talk with your veterinarian about diagnosing, treating, and preventing worms. This article will discuss the most common intestinal parasites…
Symptoms and Treatment of Babesiosis in Dogs
Babesia is a parasitic infection that can be transmitted to dogs when they are bitten by an infected tick. Babesia is found worldwide, but in the United States, it affects dogs in the southern…
Papilloma Virus in Dogs and Cats
The onset of the coronavirus pandemic has led to the majority of people becoming more knowledgeable about viruses, how they develop, how they function, and the extent of disease they can produce.…
Pneumothorax in Dogs and Cats
The thoracic cavity, also referred to as the chest cavity, contains several important organs essential for our pets’ health and life. Any condition that affects the animal’s thoracic cavity will…
Pyothorax in Dogs and Cats
The chest cavity, also called the thoracic cavity, contains several important organs essential for our pets’ health and life. Any condition that causes changes in the anatomy of the thoracic cavity…
First Aid for Drowning Pets
Dogs and cats are known to be natural swimmers. In fact, some breeds of dogs have been trained to swim and retrieve things from the water. And while they’re great swimmers in short distances, they…
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…
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…
Why does my puppy get hiccups?
Dogs are adorable creatures and part of the reason why we love them is that they bring so much joy and entertainment to our lives. Even the most mundane things that they do, things that are…
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…
4 Ways to Help Animals Affected by War
On February 24 this year, the Russian invasion of Ukraine began. This war is not only causing enormous suffering for humans, but also for animals. Maybe you're wondering how you can best help some…
Uveitis in Dogs
Uveitis is inflammation inside the eye, or of one or more of the structures making up the uvea. The uvea is the part of the eye made up of the iris (the thin, circular structure in the eye that…
Canine Coronavirus: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
With all of the concern around the SARs-CoV-2 (COVID-19) coronavirus in people, it is understandable to be curious as to whether or not our pets can catch or transmit such a virus. If your pup has…