Articles, questions and guides on pet care.
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…
How can you tell if your cat is pregnant? What should you do to keep your cat and her kittens healthy and safe? We’ve got the answers! Keep reading for easy tips and guidelines for cat pregnancy and…
Preventing disease is much easier than curing it. If you own a dog or a cat, you know that regular vaccinations are recommended to keep them as healthy as possible. This involves a trip to the vet,…
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…
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…
In this article, you can learn more about the most common cancers seen in cats. We’ll discuss some of the causes or risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. We also provide help for living…
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,…
Hypothyroidism is a common hormonal disorder in dogs. Continue reading to learn about the signs, causes, diagnosis, and treatment of canine hypothyroidism.
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.…
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…
Cushing’s disease, also known as hyperadrenocorticism, is a condition that develops in dogs and uncommonly, in cats too. Although this sounds like a complicated medical condition, in this article,…
Do you have an adult unspayed female cat that you’re concerned may be experiencing a false pregnancy? While somewhat common in dogs, false pregnancies (also called pseudopregnancy or pseudocyesis)…
Dogs, like people, can get urinary tract infections (UTI) caused by bacteria in the bladder or other areas of the urinary tract. UTIs affect female dogs more often than male dogs. Young, non-spayed…
Arthritis, also called osteoarthritis (OA) or degenerative joint disease (DJD), occurs when joint cartilage degrades over time, causing pain and limiting joint movement. Because arthritis is very…
If you think your dog has hip dysplasia, or your vet recently diagnosed your dog with this condition, you may be wondering about the best ways to care for your friend. We’re here to help! Keep…
It may be normal for some cats to begin slowing down as early as 7 years of age. Other changes may be signs of more serious problems that need treatment. Read on to learn about expected health and…
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