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Kidney failure, or renal failure, is a life-threatening condition that may occur in dogs of any age or breed. Kidneys remove waste products from the bloodstream, keep the body well hydrated,

Liver disease in a dog is a condition that can affect your pet's overall health. The liver plays a vital role in many functions of the body, such as detoxifying, digesting, and storing nutrients.

Avocados are the fruit of an avocado tree. They’re delicious when eaten raw, but you can also make guacamole and other dishes with them. But have you heard of avocado cock? It’s a term for dog owners who say their pets love avocados!

Vitamins are a group of low molecular weight organic compounds that are essential for the normal function of all of our pets' organs and systems. Most of them are contained in pet food, which is very convenient!

The character of rabbits is determined by heredity and breed. Regardless of these factors, these fluffy to varying degrees are characterized by resentfulness, fearfulness and malice.

Eating bones can be extremely harmful to a pet's health, even fatal. It is important for a dog owner to understand which bones can be given and which cannot.

All animals replace old hair with new hair - molting. It can be pathological and physiological. It is important to consider the fact that all breeds of cats and dogs molt at different rates.

Helminths are worms that live inside living organisms, including pets, parasitizing them. Helminthiasis, according to statistics, is present in every third dog or cat. Parasites carry a great danger, since they reduce immunity and hit the body of four-legged people hard.

Treatment, prevention and other measures are taken for each animal individually. Therapy takes into account the animal's age, health condition, seasonality and other individual characteristics.

One of the most common causes of concern and a reason for dog owners to contact veterinarians is severe itching in their pet. Itching accompanies most skin diseases in animals, so before taking any action, a pet owner should immediately seek professional help from a veterinarian at Modern Vet Clinic.

Hyperthyroidism, also known as thyrotoxicosis, is caused by an increase in thyroid hormone synthesis (known as T3 and T4) from an enlarged thyroid gland in a cat’s neck. The most common cause of thyroid gland enlargement is an adenoma, which is a non-cancerous growth.

Being prepared for any disaster is essential. Nobody likes to think about the worst-case possibilities. However, in order to safeguard your family, including your pets, you must plan beforehand for a probable emergency....

Canine periodontal disease is a common dental condition in dogs that affects the gums and tissues surrounding the tooth through the deposition of dental plaque and tartar on the teeth. Also known as...

For any pet parent, it is a nightmare to see your fur baby in pain. It is further compounded by the fact that pets cannot verbally communicate their concerns to us. As a...

Feline Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD) comprises various conditions that primarily affect the urinary bladder and the urethra in cats. These conditions include urinary tract infections, bladder stones, and although rare, even cancer of...

In canine tracheal collapse, the cartilage rings around the windpipe become weak and slag, making it difficult for air to pass into the lungs.

Every cat parent wants their pet to be healthy and happy, and to explore everything life has to offer. However, health and medical concerns can sometimes get in the way, and feline limping...

As a pet parent, you would want your fur baby to always be healthy and happy, actively frolicking about and enjoying life. However, canine limping can significantly lower the quality of life and...

Hip dysplasia is a skeletal disorder that is more common among large dog breeds. Canine hip dysplasia is caused by the frictional abrasion of the hip joint in lieu of a smooth sliding...

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,...

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...

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...

Some plants can do more harm than good for your furry friends which makes it important to keep them away from such toxic plants.