This Centers for Disease Control & Prevention fact sheet is designed to assist pet owners in answering questions related to leptospirosis in pets. Leptospira bacteria on stain of liver impression smear. Photo by Mildred…
Similar to introducing your dog to a new cat, interacting with smaller pets such as hamsters, guinea pigs, birds, or rabbits needs to be heavily supervised from the beginning. Some…
Introducing a new animals to one another can be a little tricky. You want your current pets and your new pet to live harmoniously with each other. Remember, be realistic…
Feline dental care is perhaps the most overlooked and under-treated area in small animal medicine. Cats are affected by many of the same dental problems that affect dogs, including periodontal…
Obesity has become an extremely important health problem in the Western world, not just for people but for dogs and cats too. Obesity in pets is associated with joint problems, diabetes…
Diarrhea is the frequent evacuation of watery stools. Vomiting is the forceful expulsion of stomach contents through the mouth. What to Do if Your Pet is Vomiting and Has Diarrhea…
The conjunctiva are the pink part under the eyelids and the eyelid lining. When they are irritated, they redden and can become itchy, dry, and uncomfortable. The cornea, or clear…
In keeping with this week's discussion of parasitism, this article addresses roundworms in dogs and puppies. There are two species of roundworms affecting dogs and puppies: Toxocara canis and Toxascaris leonina. Both are…
The Basics The knee is a fairly complicated joint. It consists of the femur above, the tibia below, the kneecap (patella) in front, and the bean-like fabellae behind. Chunks of…
This week we will focus on some of the more common intestinal parasites that can affect companion cats and dogs. Today's post will focus on roundworms. Please remember that all…