Pet owners know all too well that dealing with illnesses in dogs and cats can be especially difficult. Since our furry friends can’t tell us how they’re feeling, we often end up playing a guessing game by observing our pet’s behavior, asking friends and family, or searching the internet. This
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Common Holiday Hazards for Pets
The holidays are here again! No matter what your favorite fall or winter holiday is — Halloween, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, or even Festivus for the Rest of Us — all the celebration and conversation can make overlooking common holiday pet hazards easier. Protect your pets this holiday season by
Dog and Cat UTIs: How to Tell When You Have a Problem On Your Hands
A urinary tract infection, or a UTI, is a bacterial infection of any part of the urinary system. In pets, UTIs most often involve the urinary bladder, but can sometimes go as far as the kidneys. No matter what organs are affected by the UTI, they are painful and make
A Guide on Snake Bites for Dogs
Snake bites can be scary to deal with, especially if one bites your dog who can’t speak up and tell you what’s wrong. Implementing prevention measures to keep your dog away from snakes should be the first line of defense. However, when prevention doesn’t work, it’s crucial to know the
FAQs About CT Scan for Animals
Computerized tomography, or CT, is a diagnostic tool that allows doctors to visualize very small sections of a body part and combine multiple small sections to create a 3-D image. This allows the doctor to better visualize disease progression and plan more efficient, quicker surgeries. CT scans are useful in
Signs and Symptoms of a Diabetic Pet
Over 260,000 dogs and 373,000 cats living in the United States right now will have diabetes at some point in their lives. Pets with diabetes require special care, including insulin injections and regular monitoring by a licensed veterinarian, which can be costly and time-consuming. If left untreated, diabetes can compromise
Should I Be Concerned About My Pet’s Weight?
You know that it is important to keep your weight within a healthy range, but what about your pet’s weight? According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, an estimated 59 percent of cats and 54 percent of dogs are overweight or obese. If your dog or cat falls into
Why Is Chocolate Toxic to Dogs?
We all know the common wisdom to keep chocolate away from dogs, but why exactly is it the Golden Rule? As much as your pup might love the opportunity to steal your candy bar, it’s important to understand the dangers that chocolate poses to dogs of all breeds and ages.
Pets and Rat Poison
You don’t want rats and mice creeping around your home, but you also don’t want to put your pets in harm’s way. Rat poison, also known as a rodenticide, is a chemical product formulated to kill rodents like rats. These chemicals are highly toxic to dogs and cats, but they
Signs of Heart-Related Illnesses to Watch For in Dogs
Humans aren’t the only ones vulnerable to heart disease. Your furry friend is actually at risk of heart-related illness as well. Learn more about the early signs and symptoms of heart disease in dogs so that you can get your pup the treatment and care he needs. What Causes Heart