Articles, questions and guides on pet care.
There are so many puppy toys for sale out there, how do you know what’s safe? We’ve got some great tips and suggestions! Keep reading to learn more.
It’s a common assumption that all dog training involves a group class where everyone stands in a circle and learns “sit” and “stay” with their dogs. And while this can be one type of training, there i...
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 infection...
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 a...
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 tr...
Mast cell tumors are a common cancer in dogs and cats. Most are located on the skin or in the tissue layer below the skin, called the subcutaneous tissue. Mast cell tumors are considered a Great Mimic...
Hemangiosarcoma is a type of cancer that arises from blood vessels. Hemangiosarcomas can develop on the skin, under the skin in the subcutaneous tissue, and on internal organs such as the spleen and h...
Accidents happen! Unfortunately, a cat can break a tooth quite easily. If this happens to your pet, it’s important to have a vet assess the tooth as soon as possible. Here’s why!
Nose, or nasal, mites are small parasites that live inside a dog’s nose and airways. This mite can affect all dogs, with some showing no symptoms at all. Continue reading to learn about the signs, dia...
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, we’...
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) are...
Do dogs have prostates? Do they develop similar problems as men when they get older? The answer is, yes…male dogs can develop prostate problems. And male dogs that aren’t neutered (castrated) are at a...
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 fe...
Urinary stones, or uroliths, are exactly as the name suggests. These abnormal stones inside the bladder vary in size from small bits of gravel to large rocks that form anywhere in the urinary system. ...
Osteosarcoma is the most common form of bone tumor in dogs and cats. It’s more common in large breeds but can develop in any size dog. These tumors typically form on the long bones of the leg, but the...
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 comm...
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 reading...
Did you know that small breed dogs have a higher incidence of severe dental disease, at a younger age, than their large breed counterparts? Read on to understand why this happens and what you can do t...
Did your vet tell you that your pet needs a dental cleaning under anesthesia, with possible extractions? This is a common recommendation because dental disease is the number one disease diagnosed in d...
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 beh...
Could my pet have an infection? Allergic reaction? Splinter? Tumor? The answer is YES to all of the above or something else… In this article, we’ll touch briefly on some causes of lumps and bumps or a...