Signs That Your Dog Has Been Poisoned
Being a responsible pet guardian involves getting informed about what a happy and healthy dog should look like or behave and what symptoms a sick dog might show. Sadly, poisoning...
Cristina Vulpe PhD
Does Your Dog Have Ear Mites or an Ear Infection?
If you’ve noticed that your Fido seems not to want to be touched on one side of his head or you see him scratching one or both of his ears...
Autoimmune Disease in Cats – Diagnosis and Treatments
Cats and dogs can have an autoimmune disease, just like humans. In this situation, a cat’s immune system would become incapable of distinguishing between its own cells or tissues. Since...
The Danger of Smoke Inhalation and Pets
Smoke inhalation is one of the primary causes of death in pets. Our furry friends become exposed to smoke usually as a result of house fires. Dogs and cats can...
Can Dogs Have Goat Milk?
Can you give your canine buddy a bowl of goat milk once in a while? Is it healthy or should you steer clear of it? This is the question we’re...
The Dangers of Toxic Mold to Pets
Mold can be just as dangerous to animals as it can be to people. While there are many types of mold that can affect your home and pose a threat...
When a Cat Has a Cold or Flu – Symptoms and Treatment
Cats can have a cold or even flu just as we, humans, can. In fact, they can develop a wide variety of viral and bacterial respiratory infections. In most situations,...
My Cat Has a Runny Nose – Diagnosis and Treatment
Is your feline friend’s nose running? Nasal discharge isn’t a common occurrence in cats, and that’s why most cat guardians will start to get worried when they first notice it....
How Often Should You Brush a Dog?
Besides making sure that your dog is happy and healthy and lives a long life filled with wonder and joy, you should consider grooming him or her on a regular...
Hypothyroidism in Dogs – Causes and Treatment
Both in humans and in many animals, the thyroid gland is in charge of regulating the body’s metabolic rate. Sometimes, it can be too active (in which case the dog...
Sebaceous Cysts in Dogs
If you have recently noticed a bump on your dog’s skin, you might be wondering what it might be. Some bumps and lumps can be dangerous and call for immediate...
E. Coli Infection in Cats – Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
Escherichia coli is a bacterium that is commonly found in both animal and human urine and feces. All living mammals have a variety of bacteria in their digestive and urinary...
Cat Scratch Disease – What is Bartonella hensalae
Bartonellosis in cats, which goes by the name of ‘cat scratch fever’ or ‘cat scratch disease,’ is caused by a bacteria called Bartonella hensalae. This is a zoonotic disease, so...
Salmonella Poisoning in Cats
Almost anyone in the world has heard the word ‘Salmonella’ before, and that’s because it is among the most common bacteria that produce digestive infections. But what some of us...
Zoonotic Diseases in Cats – Popular Diseases You can get from Your Cat
There are many diseases that people can catch from their pets or other domestic animals, and even farm animals. Even though the number of zoonoses that cats can spread to...