Infectious Diseases in Dogs | Rabies, Parvovirus & Distemper
Keeping your canine friend a healthy member of your family isn’t very difficult, especially when it comes to infectious diseases. Many of those we will describe below can be prevented by getting your dog vaccinated. Being a dog parent isn’t as easy as you might think, especially if you have never had a dog before. […]
Treating Cancer in Dogs | Radiation Therapy, and Chemotherapy
Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in dogs aged 10 and older. As hopeless as a cancer diagnosis might sound to a pet parent, the truth is that approximately half of all cancers are curable if they are caught early. Unfortunately, cancer occurrence has increased in recent years, with almost half of […]
Pain Relief for Dogs – What Can I Give My Dog for Pain
Both dogs and cats are notorious for hiding pain, but if you do notice its signs, it usually means that your pooch is hurting rather badly. If your dog has undergone surgery, for example, the veterinarian might provide you with several types of anti-inflammatory medications and painkillers that will do the trick over a specific […]
How to Treat my Cat for Worms
Dogs, cats, and a variety of other animal species can have worms. Of course, the parasites differ depending on the animal, but also when it comes to the damage they can inflict on our pets. The two most common types of parasites that cats are affected by are tapeworms and roundworms. But these two aren’t […]
Putting a Cat to Sleep | Understanding Pet Euthanasia
Putting a cat to sleep, or any pet, for that matter, can be a heartbreaking experience, especially considering that you’ve shared so much time and so many experiences and memories with your companion. Unfortunately, euthanasia is something that happens and that needs to be done particularly depending on the animal’s health state. In this article, […]
Top 10 Health Problems in Cats
Like any other animal, cats can suffer from various health problems, and it is our responsibility as their pet parents to try to tell when something is wrong so that we know we have to take our feline buddy to the vet. In this article, we’ll look at ten of the common health problems your […]
Sneezing in Cats | Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention
Why does my cat sneeze? If you’ve ever asked yourself this question, you’ve ended up in the right place. In this article, we will discuss several things you ought to know about sneezing in cats. One thing we’d like to point out right from the beginning is that cats don’t usually sneeze, especially regularly, so […]
Eye Problems in Cats | Cataracts and Glaucoma and other Disorders
Just like many of us, cats can also have health problems with their eyes. Healthy eyes should be bright and clear, with the area surrounding the eyeball white. Eye problems are harder to tackle compared to others, so if you ever notice that something is different about your feline companion’s eyes, the first piece of […]
Tapeworms in Cats – Causes, Treatment and Prevention
Tapeworms are intestinal parasites that affect both cats and dogs. Classified as cestodes, there are two main types that can infect our feline friends – Dipylidium caninum and Taenia. In this article, we will look at how your cat can get a tapeworm, what you can do to treat the infestation and the measures that […]
Heartworms in Cats – Causes, Treatment and Prevention
Heartworm infestations in cats are caused by the Dirofilaria immitis, a parasitic roundworm. The severity of this particular medical condition depends on the number of worms that are present inside your cat’s body, the duration of the infestation, as well as the body response of the host. Right from the beginning, we might be able […]
My Cat Has Fleas | Treatment and Prevention
When it comes to external parasites, both fleas and ticks are a nuisance, and also rather dangerous. While ticks are less common in cats, especially indoor ones, fleas can make their presence known and cause physical discomfort rather often, and they can even transmit several diseases. On top of everything, both of these external parasites […]
My Cat Has Diarrhea – Causes, Treatment and Prevention
It is uncommon and quite alarming for a cat to experience diarrhea, especially since if you are a cat parent, you might have noticed that the physiological stool of this species is rather hard. Diarrhea isn’t a medical condition per se. In fact, it is more of a general symptom that can have a plethora […]
Should Cats Drink Milk | Lactose Intolerance in Cats
The simplest answer to this question is no. Many cats are lactose intolerant, like their human counterparts. While kittens are, to some extent, capable if digesting lactose, especially from other species, this capability decreases as they grow older. The lactase levels of an adult just aren’t the same as those of a young one, and […]
How Much Water Does My Cat Need
How much water does a healthy cat need? The total amount consumed in a day by your cat depends on several factors, and they range from your cat’s size (and weight), your cat’s age, and even the time of the year to your feline companion’s diet. If you feed your cat only dry cat food, […]
Cancer in Cats | Types, Treatment and Prevention
Although it is less common in cats than it is in dogs, cancer affects many of our feline companions. Because cats are extremely good when it comes to hiding illnesses, the symptoms could often go unnoticed by their pet parents. Unfortunately, what that means is that the cancer is diagnosed later, which makes its treatment […]