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?
Dog Talk: What Poop Means
The consistency and color of dog poop and urine as well as general bathroom behavior are outward signs of a dog's health
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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My Dog's Nose is Dry

Q: My dog's nose is dry; my Bloodhound's nose has been very dry on the outside for about one week.…

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The Signs of a Cat in Heat

Q: I think my female cat is going into heat. What are the sure signs?Q: I think my female cat is…

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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…

Medicine

Helping Your Pet Live Longer

Specialists aren't just for people anymore. Oncology, dentistry, and dermatology are just a few of…

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10 Signs of Cancer in Pets

October marks National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an initiative aimed towards educating people…

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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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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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Poor Dental Health for Pets

Banfield Pet Hospital, based in Portland, Oregon, recently released the “State of Pet Health 2011…

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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…

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Open Heart Surgery for Dogs

Leo, an almost two year-old Australian Shepherd from Ann Arbor, Michigan, was the first dog to…

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Diet and Pet Heart Health

Just like humans, cats and dogs are at risk of developing heart disease. Unfortunately both…