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…

Mouth and teeth of adult hookworm Hookworms are one of the most common internal parasites of puppies and kittens, the others being roundworms, tapeworms, and coccidia.  Hookworm infection has several features that are…

Cryptorchidism is a condition in which a male’s testicles have not descended (dropped) into the scrotum as they mature. At birth, a male puppy’s or kitten’s testicles are located in…

Cerebellar hypoplasia (Spastic Cat Syndrome and Wobbly Cat Syndrome) A kitten born with cerebellar hypoplasia is abnormal from infancy, though it may not be clear that something is wrong until…

Puppy Strangles (also called Juvenile Cellulitis or Sterile Granulomatous Dermatitis and Lymphadenitis) Facial swelling and ruptured, crusted pimplesclassic for strangles Puppy strangles is a classic disease though fortunately not a…

Dark chocolate as seen above contains more theobromine and ismore toxic to dogs than milk chocolate Most folks know that chocolate is bad for dogs and can cause significant problems; cats usually…

Shock is a condition resulting from a depressed state of many vital body functions caused by a lack of effective circulation. A veterinary textbook on emergency medicine defines shock as…

Cat with primary glaucoma Glaucoma is an eye disease where by the pressure within the eye becomes elevated. It can cause significant pain and lead to blindness. Dogs and cats…