No one ever wants to hear the word cancer, and facing cancer in dogs and cats is especially painful. Unfortunately, dogs and cats get many of the same cancers that humans get. Cancer is the most common cause of death in pets. We now know that...
Anyone who is familiar with feline infectious peritonitis (FIP in cats) has likely personally experienced the viral infection's devastating result. This virus, caused by a rare and not fully understood mutation in a particular feline coronavirus,...
I was taking my dogs for a walk the other day. It was a beautiful spring day with the sun shining, birds chirping, and flowers in bloom. And then it started... that overwhelming need to sneeze! Rusko has been sneezing all week, and now, me too....
There are multiple reasons why your pet should be microchipped.
The state of Tennessee has seen a surge in rabies cases in 2016, including four dogs and one cat dying of the disease. Two skunks and one raccoon also tested positive for rabies. The uptick in rabies cases has the state urging everyone to...
Heartworm disease is a serious, but preventable problem for dogs and cats worldwide. The disease is transmitted by mosquitos, so any pet that goes outdoors is at risk, and even indoor pets are at risk since mosquitoes can easily sneak into the...
Spring has finally arrived, Easter is right around the corner and the signs of new life make us feel happy and invigorated. It’s a great time of year for us and our pets, but along with it come some potential hazards worth mentioning.
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