Degenerative arthritis can creep up on your dog without you as the owner even realizing it One of the most common conditions veterinarians note in older dogs, which may cause them to snap at their handlers, is degenerative arthritis. Degenerative arthritis is usually caused by the accumulated wear-and-tear on the dog’s joints, and the various [...]
The Canine flu, (Canine Influenza) presents in a similar way as the human flu can present in humans: – Wet cough -Nasal Discharge – Eye discharge – Vomiting – Sneezing – Fever – Labored breathing – Lethargy If not treated, the Canine Flu will progress to pneumonia and eventual death. If you see any of [...]
There may be no warning before dog worms strike. It was about two AM, when beneath our bed the new puppy we’d brought home from the pound just a month earlier began screaming. Not yipping or whining — this was the kind of agonized screams that’ll stand your hair up on end. Our cute, playful [...]
Signs of ill health are the most important signs of the health status in your dogs. For example, if the dog has continuous nasal discharge, it indicates the presence of nasal congestion and if the discharge is thick, most of the times, the dog may have pneumonia. If the dog vomits one or two times [...]
The obesity epidemic that we are experiencing in our society, is beginning to surge to the forefront of cause for concern for our pet population. Dogs world wide are overindulging thanks to their owners spoiling them with treats, and access food. Killing our pets with sheer kindness is a statement that may sound humorous to [...]
The danger of dogs and cats contracting the H1N1 virus is small. The virus only appears to be transmitted from human to human or human to swine. Could your pet come down with H1N1? Not unless you’re the owner of a Vietnamese potbelly, African pygmy or other pet pig, experts say. All swine are susceptible [...]
Skin Infections Localized skin infections, or what’s are sometimes called “Hot Spots,” are usually caused by a bacterium called Staphylococcus Intermedius, although other bacteria can be involved. In most cases, the cause remains unknown, although they are often due to some underlying factor such as fleas, mites, bacteria, allergies, or irritants (e.g. a harsh shampoo). [...]
Imagine your pet suffers from an insidious disease she’ll have to suffer with for the rest of her life. Next, picture a simple surgery that can fix it. No more drugs. No more side effects. No more constant testing. Not that you general practitioner or internal medicine specialist doesn’t deserve a shot at treating your [...]
Among dog and cat caretakers few topics are more debated than that regarding the vaccination of dogs and cats. In years past, vaccinations for all sorts of diseases were recommended to be given annually… year after year. That protocol was followed by veterinarians because they were told to do so by the vaccine manufacturers in [...]
Your pet is very important to you. A companion, a friend, and in a real sense a member of your family. In order to reduce the number of animals ending up in shelters or being euthanized, the CSPCA encourages you to discuss neutering your pet with your veterinarian. Together you can work as a team [...]
