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.
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.
Pet Health: Bloat
Bloat is a common medical emergency. Find out what you need to know about this illness and how you can prevent it.
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?

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Saying Goodbye

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

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,…

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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Pets in Bed: Not a Huge Risk

With winter almost here, nothing sounds better than beating the cold by snuggling with our furry…

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…

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My Puppy's Heart Murmur?

Q: My golden puppy had a checkup and they found a heart murmur. What are my options?Q: My golden…

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Acupuncture for Pets

At first Lisa Cohen chalked up her cat Topaz's lethargy to laziness. It took a friend's…

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Feline Lymphoma

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

Pet Rehabilitation

Pet Rehabilitation

Like people, pets often have problems associated with surgery, injury, neurological disorders,…

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Euthanasia and Letting Pets Go

When Catherine, my beloved Abyssinian cat of 18 years, was diagnosed with advanced renal failure, I…

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…