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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 sounds ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 commonly caused ...