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?
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
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.

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What is Veterinary Oncology?

The newest weapon against cancer is not a new chemotherapy drug, or a different type of radiation,…

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Open Heart Surgery for Dogs

Leo, an almost two year-old Australian Shepherd from Ann Arbor, Michigan, was the first dog to…

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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…

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Pet Vaccinations: Safe or Not?

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

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Dog Flu Shot Info

Accompanying the flurries, crisp air and early dusk are the fever, aches and chills that herald…

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Breast Cancer Affects Dogs

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month. During the month of October, many people…

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Dogs and Genetic Disorders

The Portuguese Water Dog is working in the field of genetic research; Efforts could shed light on…

Heartworm

Heartworm Prevention

Heartworms: Why Worry? Heartworm disease has been diagnosed in all fifty states and does not spare…

Parvo in puppies

Prevent Parvo in Puppies

Parvoviral enteritis (or Parvo) is a viral disease that affects young, unvaccinated puppies between…

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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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Study: New Baby Means Fat Pet

Despite not being very scientific, a new study released by a pet supplement company, Flexcin…