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Diagnosis and Treatment of Dog Near-Drowning
Near-drowning is defined as survival for more than 24 hours after being fully submerged. This article explains the stages of near-drowning, how fresh and salt water differ, and the diagnostic tests and treatments veterinarians use.
Should You Sedate Your Dog for a Flight?
You have packed your bags and your pet has a health certificate, so you are ready for a vacation with your pet. But you may ask: if I take it on a plane, should I give it a sedative? This article weighs the pros and cons of sedating a dog for air travel.
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.
Symptoms and Diagnosis of Feline Hyperthyroidism
Hyperthyroidism is a very common disease in older cats and produces a range of symptoms. This article describes the clinical signs and the diagnostic tests, including T4, free T4 by equilibrium dialysis, chest X-rays, and technetium-99m scans, used to confirm it.
Flying with Your Dog: What to Know Before You Board
More pets fly with their families every year, but air travel carries real risks — especially for short-nosed breeds. Before you book, check the airline's rules, get a health certificate, and weigh whether flying is right for your dog at all.
What to Do If Your Dog Is Choking
Choking is a common emergency, but its signs are often mistaken for coughing or vomiting. Knowing the causes and symptoms helps you give the right first aid and get your pet to the vet fast.
Why Your Puppy May Vomit Worms
A puppy that vomits worms usually has roundworms passed from the mother before birth. Prompt, weight-based deworming clears them, but delaying can block the gut. Regular deworming and a vet-guided dose keep puppies safe.
How to Know If Your Dog Likes You
Dogs show affection in many quiet and obvious ways, from watching your every move to greeting you at the door and comforting you when you are down. Learning to read these signals helps you understand just how much your dog loves you.
What to Do When Your Dog Has Urinary Stones
Urinary stones — in the kidney, ureter, bladder, or urethra — show up as strained, painful, or bloody urination. Knowing the stone type and location guides whether dissolution, diet, medicine, or surgery is the right call.
What Is Feline Panleukopenia?
Panleukopenia is a fast, fatal-sounding viral disease — but fear comes from not understanding it. Infection needs three things: a source, a route, and low immunity, so even a cat that never goes out can be at risk.