Medical Conditions

Parasites can be a pesky occurrence doomed to bother your pet every now and then. However, they can also prove to be more than just a thorn on the side as they eventually...

Mast cell tumors (MCTs) are the result of maligned mast cells in the body. MCTs are the most common skin tumor among dogs, accounting for about 20% of all canine skin tumors till...

Vomiting is a common problem among cats. However, it is not normal and has a number of causes. Cats may also regurgitate as a result of eating too much or too fast.

Although cats do cough like dogs and other animals, coughs are relatively uncommon among the feline population. Cats usually cough in response to foreign matter in their respiratory system, an inflamed or irritated...

It is not easy to watch your pet get sick especially since they cannot verbally express their discomfort like we do. Much like their humans, dogs also experience coughing in their lifetime. While...

Glaucoma is the accumulation of fluid in the eye which puts increased pressure on it, eventually leading to loss of vision. Just like humans, dogs can also develop glaucoma. There are two kinds...

Obesity is a health problem not restricted to humans alone. In dogs it is one of the leading health concerns resulting from extreme body fat that contributes to weight gain. Much like in...

Cataract is an eye condition which involves the increasing opacity of the lens leading to a loss of vision eventually. Unlike in humans -- who can usually speak for themselves -- cataracts in...

Pancreatitis is essentially the inflammation of the pancreas. It is a dangerous disorder made more so by the fact that its warning signs are not that clear and can be easily mistaken for...

Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) is a viral infection that affects only cats. An uncommon condition in cats, it results in a comparatively weaker immune system. A very small group of cats exhibit physical...

Diarrhea has never been a pleasant topic to discuss let alone experience. However, it is a common occurrence among dogs much to the displeasure of their owners. Varying in regularity, extent and intensity,...

Diarrhea is one of the most common problems faced by animals and cats are no exception to it. However, unlike in dogs, diarrhea is not common to cats.If your dog is having more...