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CPR Basics for Pet Parents
Just as it’s considered essential to learn basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for humans in case an emergency happens at home, knowing basic CPR for pets is now being considered equally…
How to Check Your Pet’s Heart Rate and Other Vital Signs
During a veterinary visit, the first thing your vet will do is conduct a thorough physical exam. This allows him or her to have an initial assessment of your pet’s health condition and detect any…
Treating Your Dog’s Swollen Paw
There are many reasons for a dog's swollen paw; these range from simple conditions like injuries, allergies, or infections to more complex ones, such as autoimmune diseases. Whatever the case, the…
Entropion in Dogs
Entropion is an eye condition characterized by the inward rolling of the eyelids. The severity of the condition varies, and one or both eyelids from one or both eyes can be affected. Entropion cases…
Pet Medication 101: Temaril-P
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 Temaril-P is used for,…
Pacemakers for Dogs with Heart Problems
Human medicine has paved the way for several treatments and procedures that can be used similarly in cats and dogs. Thanks to this, many pets have been able to survive complex health conditions such…
Pancreatic Tumors and Cancer in Dogs
Dogs and humans share a lot of similarities in terms of anatomy and physiological processes. Organ systems work pretty much the same across both species, albeit with a few minor and key differences.…
Pet Insurance Guide for Dog Owners
Pet health insurance is prevalent now, and for a good reason. Pet parents are now spending more on their pets than ever before. Dog insurance plans can cover preventative medicine, including…
Adrenal Gland Health and Function in Dogs
The adrenal glands are a pair of glands that play an important role in different physiological and metabolic functions in a dog’s body. The hormones that they produce influence and regulate…
Anatomy and Function of Your Dog’s Spleen
In many ways, we share a lot of similarities with our canine buddies in terms of anatomy and physiology. Canines also suffer from illnesses that affect their organs in pretty much the same manner as…
Symptoms and Treatment for Ectopic Ureters in Dogs
An ectopic ureter is a congenital condition, which means that the anatomical defect is already present at birth. Affected dogs have ureters that are not attached to their normal location in the…
What does it mean if my dog has crystals in her urine?
Crystals in your dog’s urine (crystalluria) are formed when there is an excessive amount (oversaturation) of various minerals and organic material in the urine. When the conditions are right,…
Pet Medication 101: Spironolactone
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 spironolactone is used…
Pet Medication 101: Tylosin
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 Tylan (tylosin) is used…
Common Causes of Urinary Issues in Dogs
If your dog appears to be straining to urinate, has an increased frequency of urination with abnormally small or large amounts, has blood in the urine, and/or has accidents around the house, you…
Common Types of Bladder Cancer in Dogs
The urinary tract of dogs is composed of the kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, and urethra. Cancer can occur in any part of the urinary tract but it’s the urinary bladder that is most frequently…
Kidney Infections in Dogs
Have you noticed a sudden increase in your pet’s water intake and frequency of urination? Is your house-trained dog suddenly having “accidents” indoors? Many conditions can affect the urinary tract…
What to Expect if Your Dog Has an Amputation Surgery
While the idea of a dog losing a limb can be devastating for pet parents, what many are not aware of is dogs typically adjust pretty well after an amputation procedure, and they often continue to…