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.
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
Pet Vaccinations: Are they Safe?
Pet vaccinations are central to maintaining a pet's health. Petside explores safety concerns about pet vaccinations including allergies and side...
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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Pet Health: Hot Spots

Hot spots are a superficial skin infection caused by staph. Dr. Lauren explains how your vet can…

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DNA Test for Drug Sensitivity

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

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Treatments For Cat Arthritis

Q: Our 10-year-old cat has developed severe arthritis in top joint of right leg. The vet gave him a…

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My Dog Has Cancer

Q: I just found out my dog has cancer. Can my normal vet treat her or do I need to take her to a…

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Top 10 Cancerous Conditions

November marks National Pet Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about one…

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Obesity: People and Pets

Americans’ waistlines keep growing—and so do our pets’. Cats and dogs are following in their owner’…

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Mammary Disease in Cats

Dr. Trisha Joyce, a veterinarian for New York City Veterinary Specialists, knows how lethal mammary…

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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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Breast Cancer Affects Dogs

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month. During the month of October, many people…

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Study: New Baby Means Fat Pet

Despite not being very scientific, a new study released by a pet supplement company, Flexcin…

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Feline Lymphoma

Feline lymphoma is one of the most common cat diseases. In fact, cats actually have more cases of…