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 fit for human consumption to our furry friends might not always be a good idea. Sure, dogs are omnivores, so you are allowed to feed […]
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 into your home or you have already gotten a puppy, it might be a good idea for you to do a little reading on what […]
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 natural as aging it might be, it can definitely take a toll on our feline friends and ourselves, as their guardians, too. In this article, […]
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 parents, especially. Both in people and animals, the immune system is an amazing defense network composed of antibodies, white blood cells, and a variety of […]
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 heart. It usually involves both ventricles and the atria, and it basically thins the muscular walls of the heart. This leads to the dog’s heart’s […]
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 Alzheimer’s disease, and the causes and symptoms are just as confusing. Cats that are older than 15 years of age are more exposed to dementia […]
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 pain. It is one of the few painkillers for human use that is safe to give to our canine friends as well. In this article, […]
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 dog before, but in today’s article, we’ll look at whether it makes a good option for cats. A Word about Human Medication It’s generally a […]
How Often Should You Clean Out Your Cat’s Litter Box?
Cleaning out the litter box isn’t the most pleasant of tasks, especially for people who get grossed out by the results of animals’ digestion process. You might think that forgetting to clean your feline friend’s litter box today or even two days in a row wouldn’t lead to any problems. But is that really true? […]
Cherry Eye in Dogs – Treatment and Prevention
Dogs have three eyelids, and the third one is an extra one that sweeps back and forth across the eye’s surface. It provides protection, and it spreads the tear of the film. Known as the nictitating membrane, the third eyelid is usually not visible. Cherry eye in dogs is often called third eyelid gland prolapse. […]
Panosteitis in Dogs – Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention
Canine panosteitis, also called eosinophilic panosteitis or osteomyelitis, is a somewhat common inflammatory bone disease that affects young dogs. It is fairly similar to the syndrome of growing pains that shows up in young children. In this article, we’ll look at some of the commonly affected types of dogs that can get this medical condition, […]
Why Is My Dog Licking and Chewing Its Paws?
It can be quite frustrating to have to see your dog obsessively chewing or licking his paws, especially if they seem to lose interest in everyone and everything around them. There are many reasons for this behavior, and trying to figure out the problem can be rather challenging. Going to the vet is the best […]
Is My Dog Dying?
Pet loss is one of the most painful and hardest things that a pet parent has to cope with. In some cases, a dog can pass away suddenly and without any warning. In other cases, though, there are several certain signs that a dog is dying. In this article, we’ll look at all of them […]
My Dog is Shaking and Trembling | Causes and Treatment
There are many things that can cause a dog to tremble or shiver. But what are the most common reasons for this to happen? What treatment is there for the issue? Read the answers to these questions below. Common Causes Why Your Dog Might Be Shivering 1. Poisoning Shivers or tremors can be a result […]
Cat Constipation | What to Do When Your Can’t Poop
Some of the most common disorders of the stomach and intestines in cats are colitis (inflammation of the large intestine), constipation, gastritis (inflammation of the stomach), gastrointestinal obstruction, gastrointestinal ulcers, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), malabsorption, and cancers of the digestive system. Constipation is becoming extremely common, especially in older cats. It can be defined as […]