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...

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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....

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.
Can I Give My Dog Asprin When Her Hips Hurt?
Q: What can I give my black lab when her hips hurt after long runs? My husband says aspirin. Is that safe?Q:strong> What can I give my black lab...
Q: Is it 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 canine illnesses from her?
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

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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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Can a Dog or Cat Catch a Cold?

Zoonotic disease is defined as an illness that can be passed from animals to humans, but not in the…

dog with congestive heart disease

Diet and Pet Heart Health

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

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…

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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…

dog and cat battling cancer

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.…

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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Diabetes in Dogs and Cats

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

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High Blood Pressue in Pets

High blood pressure is a condition common to senior cats and dogs. Also known as systemic…