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Miscarriage in Dogs: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments
Pregnancy in all animals can present with complications. The risk of complications is lower in our domesticated animals compared to the wild due to fewer stressors overall. However, it is still…
10 Interesting Facts About Your Dog's Brain
Dogs are the first animals to live with humans. They were first domesticated to work on farms and work side-by-side with hunters and fishermen. But as the bond between humans and dogs strengthened,…
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.…
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…
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…
Degenerative Myelopathy in Dogs
The condition called canine degenerative myelopathy is often hard to diagnose. The early symptoms resemble common mobility problems in dogs and are often initially treated for these before doing…
Symptoms and Causes of Back Pain in Dogs
As you may know, our canine companions can experience pain similar to what their human caregivers often experience. Among these problems, back pain deserves plenty of attention. Treating back pain…
Seizures in Cats
Seizures can be a scary experience for you and your cat. It can be helpful to understand why your cat may be having a seizure and what you need to do during this time and after the seizure has…
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…
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 Insurance Guide for Cat Owners
Animal insurance is prevalent now, and for a good reason. Pet owners are spending more on their pets than ever before. According to American Pet Products Association, there was a 19.42% increase in…
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…
Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD)
Feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD) is an umbrella term that is used to describe several conditions that can affect the lower urinary tract, specifically the urinary bladder and urethra, of…
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 Causes of Urinary Issues in Cats
Your cat’s litter box habits can tell you a lot about their urinary tract health. A sudden change in your cat’s bathroom habits might be a red flag indicating an issue in the urinary tract that…
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…
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