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Common Causes of Coughing in Dogs
A common concerning symptom you may notice in your dog is a new cough. Is this something to worry about? What could be causing it? Follow below for more information regarding the common causes of…
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…
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…
Pet Medication 101: Pyrantel Pamoate
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 pyrantel pamoate…
Coccidia in Dogs and Cats
Coccidia are single-celled organisms called protozoa that spend part of their life cycle living in the lining cells of the intestines of dogs and cats. While they may be an incidental finding in the…
Pet Medication 101: Ivermectin
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 ivermectin is used for,…
Pet Medication 101: Milbemycin Oxime
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 milbemycin oxime…
Pet Medication 101: Fenbendazole
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 fenbendazole (Panacur) is…
Can dogs eat grass?
Grassy parks and fields are popular places for a dog to stroll around, do their potty breaks, take leisurely walks, and even play with their owners. Having a backyard at home also means having an…
Giardia in Dogs and Cats
Giardia is a microscopic, single-cell parasite that can live in the intestine of animals or people. This parasite causes the infection known as Giardiasis. Read on to learn about signs, treatment,…
Parasites That Cause Diarrhea in Dogs
Parasites, by definition, are organisms that live on a host organism at the expense of the host’s health. They can take many forms, from visible insect parasites to microscopic organisms in the…
Protein-Losing Enteropathy in Dogs
Protein-losing enteropathy (PLE) in dogs is a condition that causes the loss of protein from the gastrointestinal (GI) tract due to intestinal problems. It’s not a specific disease, but rather a…
Pet Medication 101: Praziquantel
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 praziquantel (Drontal) is…
Common Skin Parasites in Dogs
External parasites are among the most common causes of itching and discomfort in dogs. Fleas, mites, or ticks on their skin or ears can send them into a scratching frenzy leading to skin irritation…
Symptoms and Treatment of Lice in Dogs
Dog lice are parasites. They are small, flat, wingless, six-legged insects that live on mammals and birds, more specifically on their hair or feathers. They can hang onto the hairs thanks to strong…
Your Guide to Heartworm Disease in Dogs
Your vet can help you protect your canine friend from infections and parasites through vaccination and regular preventive medications. This includes preventive treatment against heartworm…
Why does my dog have a skin rash?
Skin rashes, also called hives or urticaria, are localized patches of red, swollen, usually itchy skin. The symptoms usually appear within a few minutes or hours of exposure to a specific trigger.…
Common Skin Diseases in Dogs
Have you noticed your dog licking their paws frequently? Scratching behind their ears? Chewing at the area above or below their tail? Licking under their back legs? Perhaps you’ve seen areas of red…
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