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Allergies can be a source of great frustration and discomfort among humans. But in those who don’t speak our language, like dogs, allergies can be extremely irritating. Certain behaviour like licking, scratching, chewing at themselves, and shaking their heads to relieve itchy ears are some of the common indications that your dog may have allergies.

Cataracts occur when the normally transparent lens inside the eye becomes cloudy preventing light from reaching the retina. The cloudy eye lenses stop the light from reaching the retina of the cat’s eye; this could block vision or even make the cat blind (in extreme cases).

Canine influenza, commonly known as dog flu, is a contagious upper respiratory infection caused by a highly infectious strain of influenza virus. Like human flu, it can be transmitted from one animal to another via airborne transmission of respiratory droplets, by direct contact with an object that has come into contact with an infected dog's respiratory tract and by being in proximity to an infected dog.

Unlike humans, cats rely heavily on body language, vocalizations and scent signals to communicate their emotions and intentions. Cats do this through movement (of their tails), positioning of their ears, eye expression, posture and actions.

Cancer is a serious and worrisome illness that has plagued countless people in their lifetime. Like human beings, cats and dogs also suffer from similar forms of cancer. However, it becomes complicated in the case of pets as they cannot directly communicate any pain or discomfort they may be facing.

The primary means by which Dogs communicate is through non-verbal behaviors. Every movement of every body part (tail, ears, eyes, posture, facial expressions) provides information about a dog's emotional state.

Your dog may always be a puppy to you. But it’s important to remember that our dogs age just like we do and they’ll need a little extra attention and care once they’ve reached geriatric age (six-years-old for large dogs and seven for small dogs).

Rabies is a virus that causes severe damage to the pet health especially its central nervous system. It affects the brain and can even lead to the death of your pet if it hasn’t been vaccinated against it.

Let us face it: Even if you adore your pet more than anything, their breath can be downright gross at times. But this doesn’t necessarily mean your pet’s teeth need a brushing every day, sometimes it can be because of gum disease.

Living with a pet in a bustling and cramped city apartment can be quite a daunting task. These days, a lot of people have to live in tiny apartments with their dogs but such small spaces often take away the luxury of space leaving your pets in a cramped environment.

The feline leukemia virus (FeLV), or feline leukemia, is a highly contagious viral illness that may compromise a cat’s ability to fight off other illnesses and increase the likelihood of a variety of potentially life-threatening conditions such as anemia, chronic infections and some forms of cancer.

Reviewed by Dr. Nicoletta Nica Updated on 21/07/2026 Reading time 4 min. Overview Severity: Low Life stage: All A dogs...

Cancer that begins in the cells of your cat's immune system is referred to as lymphoma in cats. As a result of uncontrolled growth of lymphocytes, which are a type of white blood cell, these abnormal lymphocyte cells accumulate and develop into tumors.

Canine parvovirus (CPV) is an extremely contagious viral illness affecting puppies and unvaccinated dogs. CPV infects rapidly multiplying cellular areas throughout the body, primarily within the intestinal walls and bone marrow; thus, severely damaging the gastrointestinal system and depleting the dog's ability to fight off infection. Cardiac parvovirus disease is uncommon today due to vaccination.

Hyperadrenocorticism, or Cushing's disease in dogs, is a chronic endocrine disorder characterized by the production of excessive amounts of cortisol. Cortisol is a hormone important in regulating metabolism, immune responses, blood pressure regulation and responding to stress. Prolonged elevation of cortisol will have adverse effects on virtually all organ systems.

Sometimes, it becomes harder than usual to part from your loved ones. This applies to dogs as well, some of them who show separation anxiety when you leave them alone or with someone else.

Health problems have been a source of constant worry for us, even more so when it involves the heart. A heart murmur is essentially an abnormal, unusually long sound of the heart.

Heart murmurs are actually abnormal cardiac sounds caused by a disruption in blood flow inside the heart. In cats, heart murmurs can also be an indication of a more serious underlying condition that requires timely medical intervention.

Lymphoma, which is the cancer of the lymph nodes and the lymphatic system, affects both humans and dogs alike. It leads to visibly enlarged lymph nodes both externally and internally.

Hypothyroidism is a common endocrine disease among the canine population. It occurs when the thyroid gland becomes less active and produces less amounts of thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3), which slows down the metabolic rate of the body.

Canine hot spots are one of the most common skin diseases in dogs. Also called moist dermatitis or “summer sores”, they usually occur during the summer months when the weather is hot.

Portosystemic shunt (PSS) or liver shunt is a condition where the blood draining from the stomach, intestines, spleen, and pancreas bypasses the liver and flows directly into circulation without being purified by the liver.

Canine physical therapy is a term used to describe the process of rehabilitating dogs. Many of the same procedures used in human physiotherapy are used in canine or veterinary physical rehabilitation to enhance an animal's physical well-being.

Much like in their human counterparts, feline physical rehabilitation is geared towards enhancing physical mobility and to increase the rate of healing and recovery. What makes physical rehabilitation more desirable is that it minimizes pain in your feline friend depending on the severity of the condition.