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...
Cristina Vulpe PhD
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...
The Dangers of Foxtail and your Dog
Foxtails can be quite dangerous for dogs, especially if they are left unchecked. But every pet parent wants to take their canine companion out for a walk or play, and...
Top 15 Most Searched Cat Questions on Google
If you have recently become a cat guardian, there are probably a lot of questions going through your mind about how you can best take care of your pet. To...
What Can I Give a Cat for an Upset Stomach
Cats are a bit more sensitive compared to dogs and other types of pets, meaning that you can’t just adapt the dosage of some human medications and administer them whenever...
Rabies in Cats – Symptoms and Prevention of this Zoonotic Condition
How dangerous is rabies for cats? Are you at risk of getting rabies from your cat? Can rabies be prevented? We’ll answer all of these questions and many more in...
What Vaccinations Does Your Cat or Kitten Need?
Vaccines are made to protect against pathogens that can cause infectious diseases, many of which can be deadly. Cats have to be vaccinated against some of these conditions, but there...