Vasculitis is an inflammatory process of the blood vessels (arteries, veins, or capillaries). Cutaneous means the skin is affected. When skin blood vessels are inflamed, this is called cutaneous vasculitis. Weakened
What is Congestive Heart Failure? Congestive heart failure (CHF) is the clinical syndrome of fluid retention due to severe heart disease. In dogs and cats, the fluid is retained in
Cellulitis is a painful inflammation of the tissue under the skin. In animals, it is generally caused by a bacterial infection that has entered the skin from a cut, open
Owners may notice their pet is disoriented, bumping into objects and struggling to find food and toys. These all may be signs of blindness. There are many potential causes of
What is Cannabidiol? Plants make many different chemicals called phytochemicals, many of which have positive medical benefits. Cannabis sativa, commonly known as marijuana, produces over 500 other phytochemicals. The most recognized
Deciding to euthanize your pet who is sick, debilitated, or injured is difficult and heartbreaking. Sometimes the decision is a logical one if your pet is severely injured or has
Many colleagues and pet owners ask about the use of supplements in the treatment of behavioral issues. There is limited documented evidence on the use of these supplements, but to
Dogs with Short Faces Most people are not familiar with the term brachycephalic, but if you own a Pug, Boston Terrier, Pekingese, Boxer, Bulldog, Shih Tzu, or any one of
Some blood-tinged droplets sneezed on the floor might be the only sign, or there might be a steady, inexorable bloody drip from one or both nostrils. These findings are alarming
Blastomycosis, caused by Blastomyces dermatitidis, is a systemic fungal infection that affects dogs and cats. Blastomycosis is most common in certain geographic areas in North America, most often the Mississippi, Ohio,