Compared to dogs, cats drink less water. In general, adult cats should consume anywhere between 5 to 10 fluid ounces of water per day, depending on their size, activity level, type of food and other factors,...
Yes, This is a question we all may have.. the answer to that is yes they do. In fact, over a dozen different dog blood types have been found so far, and we’ll probably continue to find more types...
Your Dog's health is an important factor that needs to be carefully mornited by you. However there may come times when desperation would call for a blood transfusion as a result of surgery or an accident...
You are not sure you can prevent accidental breeding.
Your dog is a mixed-breed.
Your dog has health problems and/or behavioral issues that could be passed on to offspring.
When spay/neuter is required...
Should you spay or neuter your dog? This is a question many dog owners ask. It may be hard to imagine putting your dog under anesthesia for a surgical procedure. However, it's very important to consider...
Tall, short, fat or skinny, all dogs have one thing in common: an amazing sense of smell. Dog noses are not only cute and kissable, but useful too! To really understand what dogs can do, let’s take...
Most of these conditions that we mentioned earlier are very treatable, especially if they are addressed as soon as possible. The majority of the issues caused by chronic or frequent vomiting will not go...
CAUSES OF DOG VOMITING
ACUTE VOMITING IN DOGS?
Acute vomiting, which can be defined as sudden or severe bouts of vomiting, is a serious symptom of quite a few diseases, disorders, and complications.
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There are a variety of reasons for loss of appetite in dogs. It's important to determine the cause in order to design the best treatment plan.
The first thing to keep in mind is how you’re...
WHAT IS MASTITIS?
Mastitis in dogs is an infection of the mammary glands. It usually occurs in female dogs who are nursing a new litter of puppies. The mammary glands swell and become very painful for...
WHAT IS PRODUCING MILK?
One would expect their female dog to produce milk after she has had puppies. Female dogs can produce milk that is secreted by their nipples, as any female mammal can. But dogs...
(PSEUDO/PHANTOM PREGNANCY)
Has your dog started acting like they are pregnant, mothering their toys and creating a nesting space? Have you noticed mammary development and even milk from their...
DOG EAR INFECTIONS: THE BASICS
The medical term for an ear infection is otitis, or an inflammation of the ear. Your doggie could get one of three types, depending on what part of their ear is affected:
• Otitis...
Is your dog vomiting after eating? When a dog throws up recently eaten food, you're rightfully concerned, but there are a few things that could be bothering his stomach.
First, cover the basics: Have...
Yes, dogs can eat yogurt. In fact, it’s good for them!
Yogurt is high in calcium and protein. It also can act as a probiotic, which can be good for the digestive system. If you are going to feed...
One of the most common in older pets is fluid in the lungs or chest cavity. This is often associated with heart disease and lung disease. Other less common causes of dyspnea in dogs are...
WHAT IS GASTRITIS?
Gastritis is defined as inflammation of the lining of the stomach. It may occur as a short episode (acute) or have a long duration (chronic), and it may be associated with conditions...
WHAT IS KIDNEY DISEASE?
Kidney disease in dogs can affect any breed at any stage in their life and sadly, there is no way of predicting which will develop it and which will not. Although there...
RECOVERY & MANAGEMENT OF UTIs IN DOGS Recovery time depends on the severity of the infection. Most cases clear up pretty quickly without any complications once treatment begins, but in other situations...
Your veterinarian will let you know if there is anything that can be done to prevent your dog’s UTI from recurring. It is best to discuss UTI prevention with your veterinarian in order to put into...