Diseases

The Dog Chef makes customized meal plans that are healthy dog food

Diseases

Meet the Dog Chef

I met Kevyn Matthews, "The Dog Chef", purely by chance. We were both attending last week’s Anthony Rubio event at Doggie Do & Playtime Too. As we...

dog with prostate cancer

Diseases

Movember: Help Animals and Dogs Fight Prostate Cancer

November has been renamed Movember. That is not a typo; November is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. In honor of the month, an international movement...

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Diseases

Common Cat and Dog Cancer Conditions

November marks National Pet Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about one of the top diseases that affects cats and dogs....

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Diseases

Can a Dog or Cat Catch a Cold or Flu?

Zoonotic disease is defined as an illness that can be passed from animals to humans, but not in the reverse. There are a few conditions which are...

Popular Articles in Diseases

Illness Symptoms in Dogs
Here's a list of the most common sick dog symptoms and what those symptoms could mean. Info on dog illness symptoms including lethargy and vomiting.
Cat Detects Owner’s Brain Aneurysm
Noah the cat detected his owner’s brain aneurysm and was named “Animal Hero.”
Meet the Dog Chef
I met Kevyn Matthews, "The Dog Chef", purely by chance. We were both attending last week’s Anthony Rubio event at Doggie Do & Playtime Too. As we...
Q: Why do Dogs and Cats Eat Grass?
Q: My dog eats grass and my cat eats grass too! Why do they do this? Does it mean they are sick?

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High Blood Pressue in Pets

High blood pressure is a condition common to senior cats and dogs. Also known as systemic…

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Cognitive Dysfunction in Pets

Cognitive dysfunction, also known as cognitive decline or dementia, is a condition that affects…

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Is Your Cat Pooping Regularly?

While cat poop may not be an exciting or glamorous topic, it is one of the most essential parts of…

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Arthritis in Dogs and Cats

Arthritis is a condition common to senior cats and dogs. The disease, also known as degenerative…

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Pica in Cats

Does your cat have Pica? Have you discovered your cat chewing on items around your house which…

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Signs of Illness: Cats & Dogs

It is the immutable bylaws of nature which dictate that, as we get older, we are more prone to…

Dr. Gerald Post and his Miniature Schnauzer

Pet Melanoma Treatment

What does oral cancer in pets have in common with melanoma (skin cancer) in people? Veterinarians…

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Tick Disease Prevention

Spring is a great time to learn about the tick borne diseases that can affect our beloved pets, as…

Dr. Gerald Post discussing comparative oncology, the study of pet cancer

Video: Studying Pet Cancer

Have an senior dog with cancer or a cat suffering from the disease? The study of pet cancer and a…

Pet Cockatiel on tree branch

April is Avian Awareness Month

It’s for the birds I tell you! Avian Awareness Month is celebrated in April, giving bird lovers who…

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Genetic Testing for Dogs

No matter what breed, all canines are remarkable companions for dog lovers. This said there is one…