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Myasthenia Gravis in Dogs and Cats
Myasthenia Gravis (MG) is a disease that causes severe muscle weakness and can look like your pet is becoming paralyzed. It is not a common disease and is seen more often in dogs than cats. Keep…
Megaesophagus in Dogs
The esophagus is the tube-shaped organ that carries swallowed food and water from the mouth down into the stomach. Megaesophagus (ME) is described as decreased movement and dilation or enlargement…
Canine Cognitive Dysfunction
When a dog’s brain ages, a condition called Canine Cognitive Dysfunction (CCD) can occur, which can lead to changes in awareness, deficits in learning and memory, and decreased responsiveness to…
Rabies in Dogs
Rabies is an incurable virus that attacks the brain and spinal cord. All mammals, including dogs and humans, can catch rabies. While it’s preventable, once the symptoms of rabies appear, the virus…
Ask a Vet: 10 Important Questions to Ask at Your Next Vet Visit
Sometimes bringing your pet to the veterinary hospital can be overwhelming. Often, you’re struggling to get your cat in a carrier, driving with a dog that is terrified to be in the car, or wrangling…
First Aid for Your Pet’s Eye
Your pet’s eyes are beautiful and carry out a very important job. In order to create vision, the eye has a series of delicate structures that are suspended within. Any small damage to the eye can…
Canine Hormone-Responsive Urinary Incontinence
Does your dog ever wake up and the bedding is wet with urine? It could very well be a condition known as canine hormone-responsive urinary incontinence. But what exactly does that mean? Read on to…
Immune-Mediated Hemolytic Anemia
Immune-Mediated Hemolytic Anemia (IMHA), also called Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia (AIHA), is an autoimmune condition where the body begins to attack and destroy its own red blood cells. This disease…
Immune-Mediated Thrombocytopenia
Immune-Mediated Thrombocytopenia, often abbreviated IMT, IMTP, or ITP, is an autoimmune condition where the body starts to destroy the platelets. When the platelet level drops too low because more…
Salmon Poisoning in Dogs
Salmon Poisoning is often a fatal disease in dogs. It is caused by a rickettsial infection, Neorickettsia helminthoeca. Salmon poisoning has not been reported in cats but can affect dogs, bears, and…
Pet Medication 101: Naproxen
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 Aleve (naproxen) is used…
Pet Medication 101: Dramamine
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 Dramamine…
Caring for Pets with Pneumonia
Pneumonia is an inflammation of the lower respiratory tract (mainly the lungs) that can cause breathing difficulties. This leads to a lack of oxygen in the blood. Both dogs and cats are susceptible…
Portosystemic Shunts in Dogs
Portosystemic shunts, or PSS, are vessels that bypass the liver allowing the blood that is draining from the stomach, intestines, spleen, and pancreas to go directly into circulation without getting…
Pet Medication 101: Ibuprofen
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 Advil (ibuprofen) is used…
Pet Medication 101: Fluconazole
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 fluconazole is used for,…
Histoplasmosis in Dogs and Cats
Histoplasmosis is a rare fungal disease that can be found not only in dogs and cats but in all mammals. It is caused by the fungus Histoplasma capsulatum which can be found worldwide. However, in…
Cryptococcosis in Dogs and Cats
Cryptococcosis is one of the most common fungal diseases in the world. It primarily affects cats but can also be seen in other animals and humans. Keep reading to learn more about cryptococcosis,…