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...

cat and dog cancer

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....

cat with flu

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?
Canine Melanoma
Melanoma is one of the most common cancers in dogs. Check out this video about melanoma, what treatment is available and learn more about diagnosing...
Caring for Your Aging Cat
Did you know that most veterinarians consider older cats to be senior citizens at seven- or eight-years-old? According to the American Animal...

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?…

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

Meet "The Dog Chef"

I met Kevyn Matthews, "The Dog Chef", purely by chance. We were both attending last week’s Anthony…

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 cancer and human cancer

What is Veterinary Oncology?

The newest weapon against cancer is not a new chemotherapy drug, or a different type of radiation,…

dog flu shot

Dog Flu Shot Info

Accompanying the flurries, crisp air and early dusk are the fever, aches and chills that herald…

Dog with Arthritis

Canine Arthritis Research

According to the spring edition of Bellwether, the magazine of the University of Pennsylvania…

grieving pet loss

Saying Goodbye

My regular client Jen had a funny look on her face when she stopped in. “Time for more bones?” I…

food poisonous to pets

Pet Poisons in Your Home

There may be common foods and substances in your home that could poison your pet- ones you didn't…

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…

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Pet Poisons In Your Home

There are several items in your home that can be dangerous to your pet. Many commonly used rooms…

dog with diabetes

UPenn Offers Diabetes Trial

Both pets and humans can be affected by two types of diabetes. Type 1 diabetes is caused by an…