Certain dog breeds are at high risk for a deadly condition called gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV) – commonly called bloat. Bloat can be a deadly emergency in dogs and occurs when a dog’s stomach becomes bloated with gas and twists. The bloated stomach presses against surrounding organs and large blood vessels. This can stop blood flow […]
When we have to board our dogs, we do not expect them to come home with any illness. But it does happen sometimes. It can happen with kennel cough, known as Bordetella Bronchiseptica. Kennel cough is a highly contagious respiratory disease. It is commonly contracted at places such as boarding and daycare facilities, dog parks, […]
Some of the best reasons to spay a dog are to reduce animal overpopulation, increase the chance of a longer and healthier life, and reduce the urge to roam. Altered animals have a lower risk of mammary gland and other tumors and cancers. [1] With the urge to roam lowered, there is less chance of […]
With all the natural disasters going on right now, such as wildfires and flooding, this is a good time to think about a disaster plan for pets. It’s smart to have a preparedness plan in general, but if there are pets in the household, there are additional things to consider. Doing so might save the […]
With all the natural disasters going on right now, such as wildfires and flooding, this is a good time to think about a disaster plan for pets. It’s smart to have a preparedness plan in general, but if there are pets in the household, there are additional things to consider. Doing so might save the […]
We often hear about the dangers of smoking and what it can do to the human body. But, what about the damage it can do to a pet’s health? Secondhand smoke is that which is exhaled from smokers and thirdhand smoke is the smoke residue that gets on the skin. Like humans, animals can acquire […]
Roundworms are one of the most common intestinal parasites in dogs and cats. They infect the small intestine of animals, growing to be 5-7 inches long. Pets often show no signs of infection. The most common symptoms of roundworm in your pet are vomiting, diarrhea, weight loss, and decreased appetite. Heavily infected dogs and cats […]
New or worsening aggressive behavior in older dogs may result from undiagnosed pain. In a study published in the Journal of Veterinary Behavior, researchers studied dogs whose owners complained of new or worsened aggressive behaviors. [1] In all cases, pain had been building for some time. Dogs became aggressive when people tried to move their […]
While the decision whether to have an indoor cat or an outdoor cat is a personal one, here’s one of the facts to consider. It affects lifespan. A cat’s life expectancy has greatly increased over the years, but there is still a large gap between that of an indoor cat and that of an outdoor […]
As people get older, there is a risk of decline in mental health. Dr. Genieve Zhe Hui Gan and her team of researchers set out to explore the relationship between pet ownership in older adults and the influence on mental health.[1] The results of this study were published in the journal of Aging and Mental […]
