Cysts of coccidia seen under a microscope What are Coccidia? Coccidia are single-celled organisms that infect the intestine. They are microscopic parasites detectable on routine fecal tests in the same…
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is the most common heart disease in cats today. Cardiomyopathy means heart (cardio) muscle (myo) disease (pathy). Other cardiomyopathies in cats that you may hear your veterinarian discuss…
Definition and Causes Chronic bronchitis means a non-infectious, inflammatory condition affecting the lining (mucosa) of the large airways (the trachea and bronchi) that results in a cough that is present for…
Houston is hot - it's especially hot June through Auguist. This is when we really need to pay attention to our companion animals when they go outside. Dogs, unlike people,…
Vomiting is when the contents of the stomach and upper intestine are forcefully ejected; regurgitation occurs when contents of the mouth, pharynx, or esophagus are expelled. For example, dogs with megaesophagus regurgitate;…
What is Bronchitis? Most of us have heard of bronchitis and most of us have probably suffered from it at some point. The bronchi are the larger airways through which…
Bringing home a new puppy or kitten can be a fun and exciting experience. However, the learning and development process for puppies and kittens can be challenging. Biting is a…
Note: The following was written for people looking for Labrador retriever puppies, so the medical issues raised are specifically for Labs. Learn about any medical conditions in the breed you’re…
Ctenocephalides felis. Although there are over 2000 flea species in the world, pet owners should be concerned with only one: Ctenocephalides felis, the cat flea. This is the flea that we…
Photo courtesy of CDC Toxoplasmosis and Human Pregnancy What is Toxoplasmosis? Toxoplasmosis is the disease syndrome caused by a protozoan organism called Toxoplasma gondii. It affects most animals - most notably…