Hepatic Encephalopathy in Dogs and Cats
Hepatic encephalopathy is a neurological condition that can occur in pets, more commonly in dogs, that already have liver disease. Neurological conditions affect the nervous system, which includes the brain,
Hemangioma in Dogs and Cats
Hemangiomas are a type of tumor of the blood vessels or the skin. They are benign, but the related hemangiosarcomas are a malignant cancer that also target the blood vessels. They come
Helping your Arthritic Dog
Many products may be helpful for dogs with weakness, especially rear leg weakness. These products may be available through your local pet supply store, various internet sources, or your regular
Glomerulonephritis in Dogs and Cats
When a patient, human or non-human, is said to have kidney failure, renal insufficiency, or even chronic renal failure, what most people are talking about is a toxin build up when
Giardia in Pets
What are Giardia? Giardia are single-celled organisms, infectious to many types of animals (including humans) all over the world. As you can see in the above image, Giardia organisms have little whip-like tentacles called
Glaucoma in Dogs and Cats
Glaucoma is an eye disease where by the pressure within the eye becomes elevated. It can cause significant pain and lead to blindness. Dogs and cats with primary glaucoma are
Gallstones in Dogs and Cats
The liver makes bile to help digest food and break down fats. The gallbladder is a sac-like organ connected to the liver. The gallbladder stores bile and releases it into
False Pregnancy in Dogs
Veterinarians get a lot of questions about female dogs having their menstrual periods. Do dogs have menstrual periods? How long do they last? How often do they come? In fact,
Flatulence in Dogs
Imagine everyone is gathered together for a relaxing evening of snacks and television when gradually there is no way to avoid or ignore the odors being emitted by the otherwise
Flea Control for Allergic Dogs and Cats
For some pets, fleas are just an annoyance. However, for pets with allergies, fleas are a serious problem. In addition to causing severe itching, fleas can also cause other problems