Testicular tumors are the most common genital tumors found in male dogs. Tumors can grow in one or both testicles. Most types of testicular tumors are malignant. Usually this means…

What is Colitis? Straining to defecate is a symptom of colitis In brief, colitis is the term for inflammation of the colon. The chief feature of colitis is a gooey,…

Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is one of the most extreme complications of diabetes mellitus that can occur. Unfortunately, most cases of ketoacidosis are in patients that were not previously known to…

Obesity has become an extremely important health problem in the Western world, not just for humans but for dogs and cats as well. Obesity in pets is associated with joint…

Lung cancer (also called pulmonary neoplasia) is caused by tumors or masses made up of cancer cells within the lungs. Some tumors are benign, meaning that they do not invade…

Blood engorged tick after feeding on host Ticks are skin parasites that feed on the blood of their hosts. Depending on the type of tick and the region you are…

With the holidays approaching, pet owners should take precautions so that the holiday festivities are happy and healthy for four-legged family members, as well as the humans who love them.…

Wet food has many benefits for our feline friends: it helps increase overall hydration and aids in many bladder issues commonly found in cats. These include cystitis (sterile inflammation of…

Fractures in companion pets is often a traumatic experience for both you and your pet, and there are a few things you should know to help both of you make…

The term hemorrhagic gastroenteritis means inflammation of the stomach and intestine with bleeding. This kind of bleeding inflammation might be seen in patients with a range of issues including parvovirus,pancreatitis, inflammatory bowel…