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
What Could Be the Cause of my Dog Urinating while Asleep?
Q: Our dog has started to go to the bathroom while she is sleeping. Could this be from bad dreams or could she have an infection of some kind?Q: Our...

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Diseases You Can Catch

There are number of common zoonotic diseases which can be shared by you and your pet. These…

How Secondhand Smoke may be Killing your Pet 0

Secondhand Smoke and Your Pets

Looking for a good reason to give up smoking? If you won't quit for your own health, would you quit…

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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-…

Health Alert: Roundworm & Ringworm 0

Health Alert: Roundworm & Ring

As summer approaches, your children will likely be running barefoot through the grass and playing…

DNA Test for Drug Sensitivity in Dogs 0

DNA Test for Drug Sensitivity

In 1983 researchers first described a peculiar reaction in some Collies to ivermectin, a drug used…

What Could Be the Cause of my Dog Urinating while Asleep? 0

Dog Urinating while Asleep

Q: Our dog has started to go to the bathroom while she is sleeping. Could this be from bad dreams…

Safe for Dogs to Lick Faces

Safe for Dogs to Lick Faces?

Q: Is it ok if my dog licks my face or should I be worried about germs? Can I catch any…

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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…

DNA Diagnosis of Degenerative Myelopathy in Dogs 0

Canine Degenerative Myelopathy

New DNA test may help 'dog'inose degenerative myelopathy The signs were subtle at first. Osten…

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…

Can I Give My Dog Asprin When Her Hips Hurt? 0

Aspirin for Dogs?

Q: What can I give my black lab when her hips hurt after long runs? My husband says aspirin. Is…