Medical Conditions

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 in cats involve the decreasing transparency of the eye’s lens which leads to obscure vision. A bluish, gray, or white layer forms over the eye which clouds the vision and obstructs the light from falling on the retina of the eye.

Every year many people catch the flu and fall sick. Dogs are no exceptions either. However, in the case of dogs, only certain breeds are affected by certain canine flu viruses in addition to those that are present throughout the year.

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.

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.

Much like human beings, cats are also susceptible to a number of infections and illnesses. Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) is one such infection that affects the feline population. The virus is usually contracted when your cat comes in direct contact with another infected kitty during mating, grooming, or when they share a litter box or food bowl.

Reviewed by Dr. Nicoletta Nica Updated on 26/03/2026 Reading time 2 min. Overview Severity: Low Life stage: All Causes of...

Whether you have a pet or a child (or both), a cancer diagnosis can be a real cause of worry for many. Lymphoma is a type of cancer of the lymphocytes affecting the immune system.

No puppy owner wants to hear bad news about their pet’s health. Yet, much like human beings, dogs are also subjected to a number of illnesses and infections over the course of their lifetime.

Cushing’s disease (CD) is a condition affecting the adrenal glands which causes them to secrete certain hormones in excess. Found mainly among older dogs, it is usually the result of a tumor in the pituitary gland which is known as the ‘master gland’ since it controls a majority of the endocrine glands.

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.