This worm is one of the “big four” intestinal parasites with which our canine friends must often contend: roundworms, tapeworms, hookworms, and whipworms. The whipworm that affects dogs (Trichuris vulpis) is substantially smaller
Pruritus, or itching, in dogs and cats, can involve scratching and licking, chewing, or biting the skin. Pruritus is the most common symptom of skin disease in veterinary medicine. Many conditions
Antibiotics can be literal life savers for your pet when they have the kind of infection that responds to the medication. However, when given for something where they are not
Obesity is a common disease in cats, affecting almost 50% of the patients seen in veterinary clinics across the United States. Just like in humans, excess fat is accumulated in
Red Blood Cell Destruction Most people have at least a passing familiarity with hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is the iron-containing protein that is responsible for the red color of blood. It binds
Injuries to our pets can come from unexpected sources just as often as those we worry about. When a wound occurs, healing has many paths that your veterinarian can take,
Pet owners may shy away from surgical or dentistry procedures for their pets because they fear the risks of anesthesia. While it’s a good to consider the risks and benefits
Like people, our pets’ bodies develop cancer cells throughout their lifetime. In the lucky ones, these cells remain dormant and no malignancy ever grows; in others, the cells go mad
Antibiotics are used to treat bacterial infections. They kill invading bacteria without killing the surrounding cells. Antibiotics are made both from living organisms such as fungi, molds, and certain soil
More Than You Ever Wanted To Know About Anal Sacs, or Why Is My Pet Scooting? Should I Do This Myself? Maybe not. Most people don’t want to do anything like this and are more than happy to have a professional take care of it.