Dog Health
Cushing’s Disease in Dogs
Cushing’s disease in dogs—also called Cushing’s syndrome or hyperadrenocorticism—is a medical condition caused by prolonged exposure to excess...
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Cat Health
Pica in Cats
Pica refers to the ingestion of non-food items. While many cats ingest a non-food item at some point during their life, pica disorder in cats refers t...
Dog Health
Vestibular Disease in Dogs
If you’ve ever suffered from vertigo or inner ear problems, you already have some idea of what it feels like to have vestibular disease. Vestibula...
Cat Health
Dehydration in Cats
Dehydration in cats can mess with important bodily processes and quickly turn dangerous. Learn how to spot the signs and how to help.
Dog Health
Pyoderma in Dogs
Many things can cause itchy, irritated skin in dogs. But if you’ve noticed your dog is scratching and biting at red, pus-filled blisters or pimples,...
Cat Health
Heart Murmurs in Cats
With an estimated 15 percent of cats affected by heart disease, early detection is essential. Heart murmurs may be one sign that something is amiss, w...
Dog Health
Cataracts in Dogs
Cataracts are a common cause of blindness in older people, but do dogs get cataracts, too? The answer is yes. Cataracts are a common cause of partial
Dog Health
Lung Cancer in Dogs
Dogs live in the same environments we do and also eat many of the same foods we do. Studies have evaluated the potential link between human and canine...
Dog Health
Ringworm in Dogs
Ringworm is a common skin disorder that affects almost all domestic species—including dogs and cats, but it’s actually not a worm at all. Ringwo...
Cat Health
Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) in Cats
Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) is a serious viral disease of cats and kittens that affects animals throughout the world—whether feral, domestic...
Dog Health
Hypoglycemia in Dogs
A dog’s body needs glucose in order to function normally. Dogs digest carbohydrates in dog food, which are converted into glucose—the sugar that f...
Cat Health
Tapeworms in Cats
Cats are perfectionists when it comes to their grooming habits. So much so, you may never even notice if a few fleas jump on their backs and bite. Whe...
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