We’ve all heard it before – veterinarians urge us to bring our pets in for a checkup once or twice a year, even if they’re in apparently perfect health. This may seem puzzling to some of us. Why ...

Ever see a little kitten wrinkle its nose and let out with a cute sneeze?? It sounds sort of like “Pfft!” and may or may not be accompanied by a few droplets. We all sneeze on occasion for what is ...

One of the most common problems we see in veterinary medicine is gastrointestinal (GI) upset/diarrhea.Sometimes it surprises me how quickly some clients will rush their dog to the clinic because of a ...

Neoplasia is the term for various types of abnormal growths. According to Dr. Ananya Mandal, of NewsMedical.net, neoplasms can be benign or malignant.The terms neoplasia, tumor and cancer are ...

Is your dog licking at his paws constantly? Notice a red, swollen, inflamed appearance to the area between the paws?If this is happening, read on! Not only does excessive licking cause discomfort for ...

Kittens often have parasites that can affect their health and can cause serious problems in humans. Kittens are commonly infected with roundworms, tapeworms as well as protozoan infections such as ...

The skin is the largest and the most exposed organ. This is just as true for dogs as it is for people. When your dog has dry skin, it’s not only unsightly, but it may indicate an underlying disease.I ...

1 in 3 cats will experience kidney problems in their lifetimes. Many cat lovers have already had to deal with this issue at one time or another, and may already be aware that dehydration worsens ...

Zee Mahmood, a veterinary technician in Reading, PA, contributed to this article. The hip consists of a ball-and-socket joint. The ball (a.k.a. femoral head) is the top part of the femur or thigh bone ...

Dog Health Dog Checkups & Preventive Care Your guide to understanding parasitic diseases in dogs ...

Constipation is never normal It can lead to a lot of suffering and a poor quality of life.

Kidney disease is a common problem of older dogs, affecting an estimated 10% of canines in their lifetimes 1.There are a number of causes that may affect different age groups and have different ...