HEAT STROKE PREVENTION
Summer is the perfect time to go to the beach and frolic around the dog park with your canine friend. However, the hot weather also increases the chances of heat strokes among people, ...
LEPTOSPIROSIS: CAUSES, TREATMENT, & PREVENTION
Canine leptospirosis is caused by a microorganism called spirochete bacteria. Dogs contract the virus from other infected animals like rats, feral cats, and other dogs. It is also passed through urine which is ...
PARASITE PROTECTION FOR DOGS
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 TUMOR IN DOGS
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 ...
TOXIC AND NON-TOXIC PLANTS FOR CATS
Having plants around the house can be very therapeutic and good for the soul. The same truth applies to pets as well. However, some plants can do more harm than good for your ...
VOMITING IN CATS
Vomiting is a common problem among cats, mainly due to the swallowing of hairballs. However, it is not normal and has a number of causes. Cats may also regurgitate as a result of ...
COUGHING IN CATS
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 ...
COUGHING IN DOGS
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 IN DOGS
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 IN CATS
It must be very adorable to have a plump, chubby cat to go home to. However, it is not such a pleasant experience for your kitty especially if they are obese. Feline obesity ...