Diseases
New-Cat Checklists Five Tests Every New Pet Should Have Getting a new pet is a big deal and everyone knows it’s important to get off to a good start. So besides buying supplies and making your home pet-safe, what else should you be doing if you’re adding a new, furry, four-legged member to the family? As a veterinarian, it’s a question I’m often asked by prospective pet parents. Read More > |
Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z Cuterebra on Cats and Dogs Did you know that flies use an animal host to reproduce? Cuterebra can appear as a lump on dogs and cats. Read More > |
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Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z 10 Things You Might Not Know About Lyme Disease What you don't know about Lyme disease could cost your dog. Read More > |
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Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z Tick Paralysis in Dogs The risk of this dangerous paralysis increases in April. Learn how to avoid tick paralysis. Read More > |
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Cat Diseases & Conditions A-Z Septic Shock in Cats You’ll be amazed to learn your cat can hide these symptoms of shock. Septic shock in cats is very dangerous if left untreated. Read More > |
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Cat Diseases & Conditions A-Z Hypercalcemia in Cats Hypercalcemia in cats can cause serious symptoms; it may also warn you of an underlying condition. Read More > |
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Cat Diseases & Conditions A-Z Cats Get Parasites Too Are you a proud cat parent? Don't forget that kitties need protection against many of the same parasites as dogs. Get the facts on parasite screening and prevention to keep your cat safe with the resources below, then learn more about other parasites that affect dogs at Beware the Bug. Read More > |
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Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z Mosquitoes, Dogs and Heartworm Disease Mosquitoes can carry the Heartworm parasite, a dangerous and common parasite that can affect your dog's heart and other organs. Read More > |
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Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z Contagious and Dangerous Virus Raises Vaccination Awareness This dog barely survived her encounter with a contagious virus. Find out how vaccination saved Roxy from parvovirus. Read More > |
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Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z Septic Shock in Dogs You might never even see the infection that sparks this life-threatening condition. Sepsis shock can be fatal even with aggressive treatment. Prevention is the key. Read More > |
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Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z Dog Hair Could Shed Light on Cushings Disease in Dogs Cushing’s disease typically occurs in older canines. The most common symptoms include increased thirst and urination, excessive appetite, thinning and loss of hair, and a pot-bellied appearance. Read More > |