Dog Humping – Why They Do It , What is Normal
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Dog Humping Seeing your dog hump your leg or that of a friend will fill you up with mixed emotions. On the one hand, you have to admit that it’s pretty funny, and if your friend has a sense of humour, none of you will take it too […]
Anal Gland Problems in Dogs
The anal glands are small sacs that are located inside your canine friend’s rectum on either side of his or her anus. These glands produce a greasy substance that can sometimes be foul-smelling and that serves as a territorial marker. Needless to say, nowadays anal glands are less useful to dogs compared to the essential […]
How Long Does It Take for a Dog to Give Birth
The gestation period in dogs lasts about 63 days, but a female dog can be in labor for anything ranging from 6 to 18 hours and even more. If you want to find out more about how long it takes for dogs to give birth, some symptoms you should watch out for to know whether […]
Feline Panleukopenia Virus | Feline Distemper in Cats
What is feline panleukopenia? FPL is the major cause of death in cats and kittens. It is a somewhat uncommon disease nowadays as the majority of cats that have owners are vaccinated against it. It also goes by the name of feline parvovirosis or feline distemper due to its clinical signs. Let’s look at how […]
Bladder Infections in Cats | Diagnosis and Treatment
The bladder is a hollow organ located inside the abdominal cavity that has the purpose of collecting and storing urine. The inflammation of the bladder is called cystitis and it can be caused by a variety of factors from infections, bladder stones, or others. In most cases, bladder inflammations are caused by infections. While the […]
Weight Loss in Dogs | Why Could My Dog Be Losing Weight
If your dog seems to have been losing a bit of weight (or more) for a while and you can’t understand why, it’s a good thing you’re reading this article. We made a list of some of the most probable causes of weight loss in dogs and we even came up with a couple of […]
Osteosarcoma | Bone Cancers That Affect Dogs
Osteosarcoma is one of the most common malignant types of bone cancers that affect dogs. It is similar, to some extent, to pediatric osteosarcoma, which happens in humans in adolescence when teenagers experience a period of rapid growth. Typically, osteosarcoma affects larger breeds and older dogs, but there are many cases where dogs are diagnosed […]
Oral Cancer in Cats | Diagnosis, Treatment & Prognosis
In cats, mouth cancer is a silent, but deadly disease. It often goes unnoticed because most of its clinical signs aren’t as obvious as those that you’d see, for example, if your cat had mammary tumors. The oral cavity is one of the most common sites for neoplasia in our feline friends, and some studies […]
Degenerative Disc Disease in Dogs
Depending on the severity of its symptoms, degenerative disc disease can be a life-changing condition for your dog. Let’s learn more about it, including the breeds that are more predisposed to developing it, what its symptoms are, how it can be diagnosed, and what treatment options are available today. What Dog Breeds Are More Predisposed? […]
Neutering a Dog | The Pros and Cons
If you are considering neutering your dog but you are still having second thoughts about doing it, it’s a good thing you are reading this article. In this post, you will find out the pros and cons of neutering a dog, the best age to neuter a dog, everything you might want to know on […]
Signs of Cancer in Dogs
Cancer is the number one disease that kills our pets, and being educated is key to keeping your canine companion as healthy as you possibly can. In this article, we will look at several signs that your dog has cancer, although there’s no need for you to worry just yet. Be mindful and be on […]
Arthritis in Dogs | Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
Arthritis is an extremely common medical condition that affects about one in five dogs. Much like its clinical manifestations in humans, it is a typically degenerative disease that can be seen in older pets. The inflammation that characterizes arthritis causes stiffness and pain in the joints or in the spine. Osteoarthritis is caused by normal […]
Spaying a Dog – What You Need to Know
Millions of dogs and cats are euthanized every year in the United States and everywhere around the globe. By spaying your pet, you will help control the pet homelessness crisis. There are many other benefits to getting the procedure done, and one of the most important ones is that a female dog has a significantly […]
Periodontitis – Dental Disease in Dogs
By the age of three, the vast majority of both cats and dogs have some evidence of periodontal disease. Other than bad breath, there are few to no signs of periodontal disease in dogs, and that’s why many pet parents have no idea that their canine companion should receive any kind of treatment. Periodontitis is […]
Breast Cancer in Dogs | Diagnosis, Treatment & Prognosis
Spaying significantly reduces the chances of breast cancer in a dog. In females that are spayed before their first heat cycle, mammary cancer is extremely rare as the risk of developing it is close to 0.05%. However, it is around 8% for dogs that are spayed after one heat cycle and around 26% for dogs […]