With the proliferation of small-breed, large breed-specific and all-life-stage diets, it's sometimes difficult to know what is marketing hype and what the veterinary community recommends. The choices can impact the…

  Herpes Viral Conjunctivitis: A Feline Problem Houston Heights The conjunctival membranes of the eye are basically the pink part under the eyelids and the lining of the eyelids themselves.…

There's nothing more startling and scary than seeing your animal companion have a full-blown seizure for the first time. The following information can help you recognize different types of seizure…

As the weather warms, it's common for dog owners to take their pooches to the dog park. It's a time to run, play and burn off energy. It can also…

What Causes Pancreatitis in Cats? Unfortunately, 90% of the time we never find out. We have some idea of possible risk factors, though. Trauma (getting hit by a car or…

Pancreatitis is Inflammation of the Pancreas In pancreatitis, inflammation disrupts the normal integrity of the pancreas. Digestive enzymes are normally stored safely as inactive forms within pancreatic granules so that…

The holidays are behind us but the season for fleas (the" fleason") is just getting started. With warmth, humidity and more mammals active outside, these ectoparasites are getting their bite…

Vaccinations, given appropriately, are needed for our dog and cat companions. It helps protect them from life-threatening diseases such as parvovirus and distemper and well as feline leukemia and panleukopenia.…

What Causes Hyperthyroidism? Hyperthyroidism is caused by a benign growth in the thyroid gland that is over-producing T4. It is important to realize that these tumors are almost always benign…

Age is just a number but for our canine companions it's also the number of stairs they've climbed, the number of balls they've chased after, the number of times they've…