Could My Dog or Cat Be Gay?
Giving a clear answer to this question is difficult as even though the behavior of different animal species has been observed by scientists over the years, the results haven’t led...
Cristina Vulpe PhD
What Your Dog’s Blood Work Tells Your Vet
If you have ever taken your dog to the vet clinic for a check-up or because you suspect that something might be wrong with your canine companion, you probably know...
As a Vet, This is The Type of Dog That I Would Get
I have never had the opportunity to be a dog parent, and that’s simply because I have always lived in small spaces, which I think are unfit for keeping a...
Health Problems of Jack Russell Terriers
Jack Russell Terriers are endearing and mostly have happy personalities. They have a lot of passion and energy, and while they are a healthy breed in general, they do have...
Does Your Vet Think You’re High Maintenance?
Over the course of their careers, veterinarians can be confronted with a wide array of situations, many of which actually pertain to the pet parents, not the animals themselves. There...
Ear Infections in Cats
Our feline friends can have two types of ear infections – the ones that affect the external components of the ear and the ones that affect the interior of the...
Dermatitis in Cats
If you have noticed that your cat has been a little scratchy for some time and he or she is constantly licking or grooming more often than what you consider...
Can Dogs Eat Kale?
Kale has become one of the most popular types of greens in the past couple of years and is often described as being a superfood. However, feeding a food that’s...
Common Health Problems of German Shepherds
As one of the most intelligent and fun dogs in the world, the German Shepherd is an excellent family pet. If you are planning on bringing a German Shepherd dog...
7 Common Health Problems in Senior Cats
Cats experience aging in different ways. Some can show physical changes once they become 7-years-old, while others might show the first signs of aging around the age of 12. As...
Autoimmune Disease in Dogs
Immune-deficiency diseases can have serious consequences on a dog’s natural defenses against all types of infections. The term ‘autoimmune disease’ has been making the rounds among dog breeders and pet...
Dilated Cardiomyopathy in Dogs
Dilated cardiomyopathy is a medical condition where the heart muscle causes a dog’s heart to weaken and enlarge. DCM can affect both the left and the right side of the...
Signs of Dementia in Cats & How To Manage
Just like humans can develop dementia as they age, our beloved feline companions can decline mentally as they grow older, as well. Cat dementia is actually quite similar to human...
Side Effects of Tramadol in Dogs
Tramadol is a medication that veterinarians dispense to manage pain in dogs as best as possible. This is a drug that is also prescribed to humans whenever they have severe...
Can you Give Your Cat Benadryl?
Are cats allergic to Benadryl or could you give this medication to your cat in case she has an allergy? We’ve written about whether you can give Benadryl to your...