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...

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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.
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?
Can a Dog or Cat Catch a Cold or Flu?
Can dogs and cats get colds from humans? Petside examines reverse zoonosis and the concern that humans can spread illnesses to family pets....
Dog Dry Nose
My dog's nose is dry. Why, you ask? A dog's dry nose could mean there's a problem, but usually only when other symptoms occur as well.

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When Kitten Eats a Cat Toy

Kitten care can take you in some strange places. Like most kittens, my sister’s three month old…

Heartworm

Heartworm Prevention

Heartworms: Why Worry? Heartworm disease has been diagnosed in all fifty states and does not spare…

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10 Cost Heavy Health Issues

No one likes a trip to the vet, not only because we hate seeing our animals sick, but also because…

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Feline Diabetes: Get the Facts

Most people know someone with diabetes, either a friend, a family member, or maybe yourself. What's…

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Expectations from Acupuncture

We tag along with Buster, a Kerry Blue Terrier and stage 5 caner patient, on his acupuncture…

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The Facts About Rabies

Rabies is a serious disease that affects animals and can be transmitted to humans. It's very…

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Terminal Illness and Your Pet

Pt. 1: Diagnosis and Care Learning that your pet has been diagnosed with a terminal illness can be…

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Caring for Your Aging Cat

Did you know that most veterinarians consider older cats to be senior citizens at seven- or eight-…

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My Dog Eats Grass

Q: My dog eats grass and my cat eats grass too! Why do they do this? Does it mean they are sick? A…

Feline AIDS

What is Feline AIDS?

Q: I keep hearing about feline AIDS. What is this and how do cats get it? Is my family at risk?…

New Options for Diabetic Pets

New Options for Diabetic Pets

Diabetes is on the rise in people living in the United States; unfortunately it is also a common…