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 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
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?
Acupuncture for Pets
At first Lisa Cohen chalked up her cat Topaz's lethargy to laziness. It took a friend's intervention before she began to notice changes in his...

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…

Acupuncture for Pets 0

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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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 Are The Signs of a Cat in Heat? 0

The Signs of a Cat in Heat

Q: I think my female cat is going into heat. What are the sure signs?Q: I think my female cat is…

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…

What is a Brainstem? 0

What is a Brainstem?

Q: Could you describe what a Brainstem is? I had to put down my Boxer because of a Brainstem, but…

lump on dog's chest: should i be worried?

Lump on Dog's Chest

Q: Our Yorkie has a soft mass on his chest. A doctor friend said it is probably a non-cancerous…

What Are Some Treatments For Arthritis In Cats? 0

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…

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…