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Symptoms of Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Dogs
Canine IBD is a group of gastrointestinal diseases involving infiltration of inflammatory cells into the dog's gastrointestinal tract. IBD can affect the upper and lower digestive tracts and is the most common cause of chronic vomiting and diarrhea in dogs. The cause of IBD is not yet clear. This article covers its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
How to Care for a Senior Dog
Senior dogs need grooming help, proactive pain management for arthritis, vet-prescribed NSAIDs or other pain meds, and quality supplements (look for the NASC seal). Vet visits every 6 months after age 10 catch problems early. You and your vet are a team for a pain-free life.
What Is Canine Parvovirus?
Canine parvovirus (CPV) is a single-stranded DNA virus that hits unvaccinated dogs of any age; CPV-2 is the most virulent and a leading cause of severe puppy enteritis. It spreads by fecal-oral contact, resists the environment for months to years, and causes vomiting, bloody diarrhea, and dehydration. Vaccination is key.
Diagnosing Lameness in Dogs
Sudden lameness is often easier to trace — a normal dog that suddenly limps clearly had something happen. But chronic or subtle lameness takes a careful workup. A detailed history and orthopedic exam point the vet to the right tests.
How to Choose a Cat and Care for It Properly
Getting a cat means treating her as a family member and raising her kindly for a happy life. Before deciding which cat suits you, learn about cat types and costs to avoid abandonment caused by a poor match or unaffordable expenses.
Cat Deworming: Methods and Timing
Parasites are among the few cat illnesses you can actually prevent. A regular deworming schedule protects your cat — and since many parasites are zoonotic, it protects you too. Here is what to know about internal and external parasites and when to treat.
Why Cats Pee Outside the Litter Box: Medical Causes
Inappropriate urination — peeing outside the litter box — is frustrating, but it's often a signal of an underlying medical issue. Here is how to identify the culprit and which conditions your vet will rule out.
Chylothorax in Dogs: Causes and Diagnosis
Chylothorax is the buildup of chyle — a milky lymphatic fluid — in the chest. Finding and treating the underlying cause is the key step; many cases are idiopathic. Here is how the condition develops and how vets confirm it.
How Lymphoma in Dogs Is Diagnosed
If lymphoma is suspected, the vet starts with a full history and physical exam, then adds tests to confirm lymphosarcoma and rule out other diseases. Fine-needle aspiration is the most common first step.
Symptoms and Treatment of Demodicosis (Mange) in Pets
Demodicosis (red mange) is a skin condition caused by mites that live in hair follicles. Most pets carry them harmlessly, but an overgrowth causes hair loss, blackheads, and crusting. Learn the signs, how it is diagnosed, and how it is treated.