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.…

The Parasite and how it works... The adult Dipylidium caninum lives in the small intestine of the dog or cat, attached to the intestinal wall by several suckers as well as by…

Cleft lip in puppy Cleft palette in canine patient Congenital clefts in the palate or lip are birth defects that puppies and kittens can get in the tissues connecting parts…

Squint-y eyes with crusts and discharge are a hallmark of the respiratory infection caused by feline herpesvirus Symptoms Sneezing Nasal discharge Runny eyes Cough  Oral or nasal ulcers Sniffles Fever Hoarse…

The Organism and How it Lives Sarcoptic mange is the name for the skin disease caused by infection with the Sarcoptes scabiei mite. Mites are not insects; instead they are more closely…

Selecting a veterinarian for your animal companion(s) can often be a difficult task. The following information will give you some useful guidelines when making this important choice for your pet's…

There are two species of roundworms affecting cats and kittens: Toxocara cati and Toxascaris leonina. Toxocara cati is generally felt to be more harmful to cats but Toxascaris leonina is able to infect both dogs and cats.…

This condition represents a classical excess in cortisone-type hormone circulation in the body; it's a relatively common hormone imbalance. Both cats and dogs can be affected (though it is primarily…

Meibomian gland tumors are tiny, slow-growing tumors that form in the meibomian glands of the eyelids. (Meibomian glands are sebaceous glands that provide an oily secretion to stabilize the tear…

Difficulty breathing is also called dyspnea and is a medical emergency. Cat is open-mouth breathing - indicating severe respiratory disease Short-nosed (brachycephalic) breed dog panting with cyanotic (blue-tinged) tongue Respiratory…