Chemotherapy and your pet
The diagnosis of cancer is stressful for pet owners, and the prospect of chemotherapy treatments can be equally difficult. However, the fear that animals will spend most of their time sick from [...]
Hyperthyroidism
Hyperthyroidism is the most common endocrine (hormonal) disorder of cats. The thyroid gland which is located in the neck overproduces hormone and this directly affects the cat's metabolism. It is uncommon in [...]
Hip Dysplasia in Dogs
What Is Hip Dysplasia? Hip dysplasia is a deformity of the hip joint (coxofemoral joint) that occurs during an animal's growth period. Many large breed dog owners have heard of it, but [...]
Allergy Management in dogs and cats
What is Allergy Management? Is your pet itchy? Perhaps they chew their feet or are prone to ear infections. These are often signs of allergies (or hay fever) and there are many [...]
Arthritis and dogs
Old age arthritis (or osteoarthritis) is very common in both humans and dogs, and can be regarded as the same disease. It is usually a result of the ongoing wear and tear [...]
Bladder stones in dogs
Bladder stones can form in dogs just like they do in humans. The stones themselves (uroliths or calculi) can be described as rock-like collections of minerals that form in the urinary bladder. [...]
