Cancer is a Cellular Delinquent
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
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Antibiotic Use in Pets
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
Emptying a Dog or Cat’s Anal Sacs
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.
Elevated Liver Enzymes in Dogs
My veterinarian ran some blood tests and said my dog’s liver enzymes were elevated. What does that mean? Your veterinarian may recommend doing blood tests for a variety of reasons,
Ectopic Ureters in Dogs and Cats
What is it? An ectopic ureter is a birth defect in which one or both ureters in the kidneys connect to an abnormal location. This defect leads to the most
Ear Infections (Yeast Otitis) in Dogs
Yeast infection is the most common type of ear infection in dogs. The yeast organisms are fungicalled Malassezia pachydermatis and they are normal on the skin and in the ears. When the ear
Ear Infections (Gram Negative Otitis) In Dogs
The Gram negative ear infection is a special situation because Gram negative bacteria (so named because they do not take up Gram stain when viewed under the microscope), tend to
Dog is Having Accidents in the House, But Why?
When your dog has an accident in the house, it is easy to believe the dog is acting out of spite or some other defiant motive, but he’s not. There
Dog Walking Tools
Collars, harnesses and leashes are all used to help control dogs, mainly when they are out of their homes. Even a well-trained, friendly dog needs to learn to be comfortable
Dog Training: Why to Use Rewards
Animals ranging from flatworms and dogs to dolphins and people can learn to perform different behaviors based upon consequences. Doing something either makes them feel good or feel bad. For