Articles, questions and guides on pet care.
Does your pet have ringworm? What can you do to help? Keep reading to learn about the different types and treatments of ringworm in cats and dogs.
If your dog has ever had a seizure, you know it can be a scary time for everyone. It’s important to understand why a pet may be having a seizure and what you should do during and after the episode.…
Rabbits can get a variety of skin conditions, ranging from fungal, viral, bacterial, and parasitic infections such as fleas and lice. Even a certain sexually transmitted disease can cause skin…
If you have pets, it’s important to know about zoonotic diseases (those that can be transmitted to people from animals) like Leptospirosis. Continue reading to learn about the causes, treatment, and…
After giving birth to kittens, have you noticed that your cat seems sick, perhaps isn’t eating, appears too thin, or lacks the energy to take care of her newborns? While most cats give birth to…
Considering purchasing a health insurance policy for your dog or cat? Overwhelmed by all the options? Don’t worry! You’re not alone! Because having pet health insurance can be a helpful way to…
Any disease affecting the surface of the eye can threaten vision. Therefore, it’s important to treat them quickly and effectively. Below is a summary of the most common corneal conditions affecting…
Diseases or injury to the surface of the eye can cause vision impairment or even blindness in pets. If this occurs, it’s very important that your cat’s eyes be treated quickly. Continue reading to…
Have you ever twisted your ankle stepping off a curb? Have you woken up with a sore or stiff back? Have you ever been bitten on the foot by a fire ant or stinging insect? Life, we know, is full of…
Do you have a small dog? Do they skip or hop on 3 legs occasionally, holding up a hind leg? Your dog may have a “trick knee” or an “MPL” as we call it in veterinary medicine. Keep reading to learn…
Arthritis, or more correctly, osteoarthritis (OA) causes pain and discomfort and may make your cat slow down or change behavior. Keep reading to learn more about the signs and symptoms of OA, and…
Have you noticed that your cat’s appetite has increased yet she seems to be losing weight? Does your cat seem to be drinking and urinating more than usual? Or have you noticed your cat vomiting more…
Hypoadrenocorticism is a very long medical word. In this article, we’ll unravel its meaning to help you understand this condition. Hypoadrenocorticism, also known as Addison (or Addison’s) Disease,…
Many pet lovers have experienced caring for a cat with diarrhea. So don’t worry, you're not alone! Diarrhea is characterized by frequent passing of stools, often watery or containing mucus. Although…
While cats can develop heart disease, it isn’t seen as often as in dogs or people. Continue reading to learn more about possible causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of heart disease in cats.…
If your dog is coughing and has a runny nose, you may be wondering if she has a common cold. It’s important to know that dogs can show cold-like symptoms due to a variety of causes including…
Is your cat limping? Is the leg swollen and he won’t put any weight on it? Has your cat stopped jumping up onto the bed? All of these scenarios indicate a lameness problem that can happen to cats of…
Ligament injuries are a common cause of lameness in dogs. If your dog is limping or has recently been diagnosed with a cranial cruciate ligament injury, you may be wondering about the cause and the…
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