HEALTH LIBRARY

Cats frequently find themselves in places they shouldn't be, exposing themselves to innumerable forms of danger. Quite often, the worst enemies are the unseen ones that take the form of harmful...

Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) in pets involves the collection of fluid in certain parts of the body caused by acute heart disease. Leaky valves in dogs and inadequate pumping in cats can cause...

Bloat in dogs are essentially stomach disorders namely gastric dilatation (GD) which involves the stomach filling up with gas, and gastric dilatation and volvulus (GDV) which results in the bloated...

Dogs have a very different and extraordinary way of communicating with the world which makes it essential to understand dog body language. While dog behaviour is largely non-verbal, they do use...

Cats have their own unique way of communicating with the rest of the world. However, they have a notably distinct and complex way of communication. For example, when cats rub on people and furniture,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Arthritis in pets is essentially the inflammation of joints. It is caused by infections like Lyme Disease or by other tick-bearing organisms. However, arthritis in dogs, known as osteoarthritis, is...

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...

Before you bring your new cat home, you will need to be prepared with the mandatory cat accessories and cat supplies to make your cat as comfortable as possible. It would be smart to be ready with...

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...

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...

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...

One of the most effective methods of protecting your pet from being stolen or lost would be to get a pet microchip for them. Microchips are the tiny computer chips (about as small as a grain of rice)...