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...

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.
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...
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
Feline Diabetes: Get the Facts
Learn about diabetes in cats. Find out what the symptoms and possible causes of feline diabetes are and what treatments are available for cats with...

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Diet and Pet Heart Health

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

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UPenn Offers Diabetes Trial

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

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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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10 Signs of Cancer in Pets

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

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Video: Pet Cancer Treatments

Have a dog with cancer or a cat that's suffering as well? You should know that there is hope. Dr.…

dogs with cancer

Mushrooms: Cancer Treatment?

Just like humans, pets are also at risk of being affected with a wide variety of cancers including…

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Bladder Cancer Awareness Month

Did you know that both dogs and people get bladder cancer? Did you know that some dog breeds are…

Dog in Woods, tick prevention

5 Tips on Pet Tick Protection

Ticks, like humans and dogs, are already enjoying the outdoors in parts of the country that…

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Banfield Parasite Report

Along with the official arrival of summer comes the peak season for pet parasites which include…

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Diabetes in Dogs and Cats

Diabetes in dogs and cats is a common medical condition found among older pets. The condition is a…