Hyperlipidemia is a general term for disorders in which too many fat molecules (called lipids) circulate in the blood. The two most important lipids in pets are cholesterol and triglycerides.…

Dog owners often notice an odor from their dog, sometimes offensive and other times less bothersome.  Like people, dog smells have many causes, both normal and abnormal Normal Dog Smells…

Cats use body language to communicate a variety of information and emotions to others. The primary body parts they use to convey their state of mind are their ears, tail,…

We can't predict certain things, they're just out of our control. But there are basics we can follow involving vaccinating, a good diet, exercise and a clean temperature-appropriate environment that…

What are Coccidia? Coccidia are single-celled organisms that infect the intestine. They are microscopic parasites detectable on routine fecal tests in the same way that worms are, but coccidia are…

Your pet's immune system is an intricate machine that allows it to determine what to allow in the body and what to fight off. Usually, it does its job well,…

Muliple mycobacterial nodules on pitbull's ear What is it? This is an interesting disease caused by a species of mycobacteria found more commonly in certain short-coated breeds of dogs such…

Spaying involves removal of the uterus and ovaries. While this is a major procedure, it's also routinely performed. The best time is when your dog has reached close to her…

Ixodes scapularis  Anaplasmosis is a tick-borne disease. Transmission is via a tick vector (a vector is an organism that can passively carry and transmit disease). A tick needs to be…

Ted Nugent made cat scratch fever (actually called cat scratch disease) a household name with his song in the late 1970s but most people still know very little about this infection.…