Breast Cancer in Cats
Cat breast cancer is one of the most common types of cancers that affect our feline companions. As much as ninety percent of all malignant tumors found in cats are breast tumors, and according to some sources, when it comes to its prevalence, it is surpassed only by skin cancers and lymphoid cancers. Breast cancer […]
Feline Herpesvirus – Transmission, Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Herpesvirus in cats is a highly contagious disease that is one of the most significant causes of upper respiratory infections in domesticated felines (or cat flu). Along with other viruses that cause URIs, including calicivirus, herpesvirus is responsible for the deterioration of many cats’ respiratory health. Let’s look at how this virus is spread, its […]
Feline Calicivirus Infections – Transmission, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Prevention
Feline calicivirus infections are caused by a virus that mostly affects the upper respiratory tract and oral cavity of cats. It’s one of the most contagious and dangerous medical conditions that affect cats, and it is also known as cat flu. The virus exists all across the world and to date, there have been no […]
I Can Feel Lumps on My Cat
What does it mean when you can feel lumps and bumps on your cat? Before you go into a panic, we’d like to note that while some situations might be serious, these masses don’t necessarily mean that something’s awfully wrong with your feline companion. In this post, we’re going to look at some cases where […]
My Dog Is Vomiting Blood – Understanding Hematemesis
Being a dog parent is a wonderful experience, but sometimes, you might find that it can be a little scary. The sight of your dog throwing up blood can be among the most terrifying things that a dog owner can ever see. If this does happen to your beloved companion, you have to seek medical […]
Kidney Failure in Dogs – Causes, Signs, Treatment, and Prevention
Kidney problems can affect dogs just as much as they can affect humans and a myriad of other mammals. Your Fido’s kidneys are in charge of maintaining the balance between certain substances in your pet’s blood. They filter out the body’s waste in the form of urine, and they also maintain the concentrations of salt […]
Bloat in Dogs | Symptoms, Prevention and Treatment
We’ve all heard about bloating, and we’ve probably experienced it, but most of the cases that happen in humans are nothing in comparison to what dogs can go through. Dog bloat is a serious medical condition that can be very dangerous, even lethal. It calls for treatment right away, and there are some signs that […]
Giardia | Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment and Transmission to Humans
Giardia is a commonly encountered flagellate protozoan parasite that affects both dogs and cats, and that can be transmitted to humans. One of the most clinical symptoms that characterize the disease is acute small bowel diarrhea, and in very few cases, it is also associated with acute or chronic vomiting. Around one to forty percent […]
Rabies in Dogs – Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
Whenever you get a new dog and take him or her to the vet, you’ll be made aware of a vaccination schedule that also includes a vaccine against rabies. Rabies is an infectious disease caused by a virus. It is highly dangerous and contagious, and some say that it has inspired novelists and filmmakers to […]
Is My Cat Pregnant | Are Kittens on the Way?
How can you tell if your cat is pregnant? This is the question that many cat parents usually ask themselves, especially when they notice that their female outdoor cat has been in heat for a couple of days. To make things a bit easier for you, we’ve decided to write this article, and it’s filled […]
The Importance of Vaccinating Your Dog
Why does your dog have to be vaccinated? If you’ve never been a dog parent before and you’re thinking of adopting a canine buddy, you might want to know that it’s not as easy as it all sounds. Of course, dogs are sweet, loyal, they care for you when you’re at your worst, and they […]
Putting a Dog to Sleep | What to Expect when Euthanizing a Dog
Putting your dog down is an emotional experience, whether it happens when he or she is younger or older. This is something that most pet parents aren’t ready for, at least mentally, and sometimes it can happen so suddenly that it can leave them feeling absolutely baffled. In this article, we will look at some […]
Kennel Cough | Canine Infectious Tracheobronchitis
Kennel cough is a universal term that covers any contagious or infectious condition of dogs where one of the major clinical signs is coughing. It is also known as Canine Infectious Tracheobronchitis. This last term describes the exact location of the infection, so it affects the trachea as well as the bronchial tubes. It is […]
Infectious Diseases You Can Get from Your Pets
Many illnesses can’t be transferred from an animal to a human, but there are some that can. Some of them are contagious and can infect everyone in your household while others are a result of poor hygiene in the pet’s living environment. In this article, we will look at several common pet-borne diseases. Initially, we […]
Abdominal Cancer in Dogs | Intestinal, Stomach, Liver & Spleen
Abdominal cancer can be a silent killer because dogs don’t usually show any signs of illness by the time it might be too late. Even though abdominal cancer is usually thought of as stomach cancer, the truth is that this disease can affect multiple organs within the abdominal cavity – from the liver to the […]