Pet health — symptoms, common conditions, preventive care, vaccinations and when to call the vet.
Puppies are most vulnerable to parvovirus, distemper, intestinal parasites, kennel cough, and hypoglycemia (small breeds). Kittens frequently develop upper respiratory…
End-of-life care for a senior pet centers on maximizing comfort and quality of life rather than pursuing aggressive treatment. This…
Senior dogs and cats should have a comprehensive blood panel (complete blood count plus biochemistry), urinalysis, thyroid testing, and blood…
Senior dogs and cats predictably experience changes in joint mobility, organ function (especially kidneys and liver), sensory abilities (hearing and…
The main cancer treatment options for pets are surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy, often used in combination. The best approach…
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is by far the most common form of heart disease in cats. In HCM, the heart muscle…
The two most common forms of heart disease in dogs are mitral valve disease (MVD), which predominantly affects small breeds…
Most lumps on older dogs are harmless—but the deadly ones can feel exactly like benign fatty tumors. One Sunday night…
