Knowing how to distinguish true, time-dependent emergencies from milder illnesses and injuries is very important to ensure that your cat gets the care they need.
In the panic of the moment, some mild conditions can appear very serious. Here are helpful tips to determine whether your canine's condition can wait until the morning or whether they need immediate assessment by a veterinarian.
Dog aggression is any behavior meant to intimidate or harm a person or another animal. Because humans and dogs have different communication systems, misunderstandings can occur between the two species.
Anal gland removal surgery - also known as an anal sacculectomy - removes one or both of your pet’s anal glands to provide relief from infections, abscesses, blockages, or tumors.
Whether you have a new puppy or an older pet who has just had a dental procedure, learning how to prevent plaque and tartar build-up with home dental care is the best way to prevent dental problems from occurring.
Aural hematomas usually occur when a pet excessively shakes, scratches, or otherwise injures their ear resulting in the bursting of blood vessels and pooling of blood in their ear flap (pinna).
Curiosity, nine lives, and a dislike of water – three things most people associate with cats – but are they true? Do cats hate water? And if so, how do you bathe a cat?
As our beloved pets grow older, their needs change, and they may require extra care and attention. Just like humans, pets experience the natural aging process, which can bring about various physical and cognitive changes.
Cats can develop quite severe dental problems without ever giving any clues that they are suffering. As responsible cat owners, we must care for our cats’ mouths just as we care for the rest of them.
As frustrating as it can be, cat scratching is a completely natural behavior. There are many reasons that cats scratch around the home, but being naughty or spiteful is not one of them!
Cataracts can affect your dog’s sight and can sometimes even cause pain. So, what are cataracts, and what causes them? And, if your dog does develop cataracts, how much will their lives be affected?
“Cherry eye” occurs when the gland of the third eyelid prolapses which means it pops up and flips over the third eyelid.
Nutrition is important for the health and wellbeing of your cat. With countless options available, choosing high-quality cat food can be overwhelming. Find out how to look past the marketing techniques and get the information you need to select the right diet for your cat.
With a wide variety of brands and formulations on the market, choosing the right dog food can be overwhelming. Like any other retail sector, the pet food industry is a business, and it can be difficult to separate quality information from clever marketing.
Tips on cleaning pet stains and preventing future ones.
Like in humans, one of the organs that can start to decline during older age is the brain. So, what is cognitive decline? How do you spot the signs of cognitive decline in your pet? And if your cat or dog is affected, what can you do to help?
A food allergy happens when the body inappropriately reacts to food as if it were a threat. Diagnosing and treating a food allergy can be a complex process.
Crate training your dog may take some time and effort, but can be useful in a variety of situations.
Cystotomy is surgery performed to enter the bladder. Most commonly, pets undergo a cystotomy to remove bladder stones.
Some studies show that up to 60-80% of dogs can be affected by dental disease.
