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.
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?
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.
New Options for Diabetic Pets
Diabetes is on the rise in people living in the United States; unfortunately it is also a common disease in dogs and cats. Until recently there were...

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Cancer Research Helps Dogs

November has been renamed Movember. That is not a typo; November is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month…

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Illness Symptoms in Dogs

A sick dog is every pet owner's nightmare. As your dog's first line of defense against serious…

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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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What is a Brainstem?

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

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Dog Feces: What it Means

Dog poop, urine, and bathroom behavior can tell you a lot about your dog's health. Chances are, you…

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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…

Bloat in dogs

Pet Health: Bloat

Bloat is a common medical emergency. Find out what you need to know about this illness and how you…

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Cat Detects Brain Aneurysm

Noah, an orange and white tabby, began obsessing over his owner’s head last year. In an…

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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…

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Pet Vaccinations: Safe or Not?

Visits to the veterinarian, dental care and pet vaccinations are central to maintaining our pets'…

Why is my dogs nose dry?

My Dog's Nose is Dry

Q: My dog's nose is dry; my Bloodhound's nose has been very dry on the outside for about one week.…