There are many illnesses that can affect our pets. While some are hereditary, others are transmitted between animals or through contaminated air or water. You can find the best medical and home treatmens for you pet’s illnesses in this seciton.
The amazing world of insects still holds many secrets that we’re yet to discover. It’s common knowledge that some of its members tend to be disease vectors in humans and other animals. On this note, today we’re going to talk…
If you find yourself in a situation where your dog has a seizure, the first thing you need to do is to stay calm. Firstly, lie your dog on the floor and try to prevent his tongue from falling out.…
Its name is somewhat difficult to pronounce, but the fact is that hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in cats is one of the most common heart diseases in domestic felines. In this article, we’ll tell you everything you need to know about it.…
You may have never heard of urinary infections in pets, but they’re a very common evil that can keep occurring. Their symptoms can lead us to believe that our animal simply has behavioral problems. Learn about the causes and symptoms…
Canine filariasis is most popularly known as heartworm in dogs. This is a common condition in dogs that live in warm or humid climates, or near rivers or other bodies of water. If you don’t treat it in time, it…
In today’s article, we’ll tell you the main signs in order to try to detect anemia in dogs. Knowing the signs that something isn’t right with your dog’s red blood cells will help you detect the condition early, before your…
Despite their strong and independent personalities, cats are also sensitive animals that are susceptible to numerous diseases. Among them, AIDS in cats is one of the most frequent and worrying diseases to affect the feline population. Fortunately, today there is…
Epilepsy in dogs is a hereditary condition. It is more common in certain breeds including German Shepherds, St. Bernards, Setters, Beagles, Poodles, some Dachshunds, and Basset Hounds. So, what should you do if your dog has a seizure? Read on…
Burns on pets look just like a burn on your own skin. Unfortunately, the animal’s hair often covers it and so it may be more difficult to recognize it unless we’re there when it happens. What are the most frequent causes…
Let’s start by understanding that if your dog vomits, then it’s a sign that something is wrong. While it may often vomit from overeating, or from gulping his food down, he might also be vomiting due to a serious illness. …
A dog should have a bowel movement once or twice a day. If this doesn’t happen, or even worse, if the stools are small, hard and sparse when the canine does manage to have a bowel movement, then your animal friend…
Felines extend their retractable claws and can easily hurt us, whether in self-defense or while playing. Some people can even get an illness from this, known as cat scratch disease. Learn more about it in this article. What is cat…
We all know about the amazing sense of smell dogs have, capable of capturing a thousand times more smells than the human nose. But that’s not the only thing it can do: the cells found on their snout can be…
Although they aren’t as visible as fleas or ticks, internal canine parasites can often severely affect dogs, and cause them several different health problems. In addition, they can even infect children or adults who have weak immune systems. This is…
A rabid dog is highly aggressive, its eyes seem irritated and it drools. It seems depressed, and has lost its appetite, charging at everything, and yet mainly keeping to itself. It stumbles and has a droopy jaw. Not only does…
If you have a short-muzzled dog, you should know that he’s not exempt from developing brachycephalic syndrome symptoms. This is a pathological condition which is a consequence of certain anatomical anomalies that obstruct the upper respiratory tract. If discovered early,…
Sensitive gums are a common problem among adult animals. The condition usually appears after their third birthday, and is usually more common in smaller dog breeds. To avoid subsequent problems and further decay that could lead to loss of teeth,…
Despite the bad news about animal abuse that we hear about on a daily basis, little by little there seems to be more awareness about the care and respect that these living beings deserve. A great example of this is…
If your dog is diagnosed with cancer, you’ll want to make sure that he suffers as little as possible from the onslaught of this disease. Chemotherapy treatment for dogs is an option that the veterinarian might suggest. Also, it’s usually…
You may be surprised to hear that our pets can also suffer from hyperthyroidism, but it’s true. In today’s article, we’re going to talk about hyperthyroidism and cats. To start with, let’s see what this disease is and how it…
