The holidays are joyous for most of us, but having cat and dog friendly holidays requires a little preparation. For many pets, instead of finding joy, holiday dangers lurk in many places. Take precautions to keep your pets healthy and safe during...
Your pet’s body uses glucose (sugar) as its main source of energy. If your pet has diabetes it can’t use glucose the way it should. Diabetes mellitus is the full name of the disease. There is another disease called diabetes insipidus. It is...
Addison’s disease, also called hypoadrenocorticism, is when your pet’s adrenal glands produce too little of certain hormones like cortisol and aldosterone. These hormones affect the salt, potassium, and water balance in your pet’s blood...
It may come as a surprise, but our pets can be just as likely to develop asthma as humans, although the condition affects cats more often than dogs. Asthma is a condition that develops as a result of chronic inflammation in the small bronchioles...
Cushing’s disease, also called hyperadrenocorticism, is when your pet’s adrenal glands or pituitary produce too many corticosteroids. These hormones, specifically cortisol and cortisone, affect the function of many different organs within...
“Kennel cough” is a common term used for a disease complex involving a respiratory infection. Several different bacteria and viruses can cause it. It is also called “infectious tracheobronchitis” meaning an infection of the airway (the...
Hypothyroidism (low thyroid) is a disease of middle to older age dogs and is rare in cats. It is due to a low amount of thyroid hormone.
The hormone comes from the thyroid glands in the neck. It is usually caused by inflammation destroying some...
In Waterloo, Iowa, a mysterious unknown respiratory illness is infecting dogs. While it doesn’t seem life-threatening, there is concern over a potential outbreak of this unknown illness. Unfortunately, because the illness hasn’t been seen...
Avocados are feared to be harmful to cats and dogs. Well, that is undeniable to some but to the veterinary that is a non-worry issue. To start with, the avocado is known to have a substance known as persin which is feared to be toxic to animals,...
Does your pet suffer from loose or watery stools or frequent bowel movements? Diarrhea can range from mild to severe, but is a symptom of a larger problem.