The state of your cat’s skin and coat can give you a good idea of his or her general health. A smooth and shiny coat is ideal, but a coarse, brittle coat usually needs attention. […]
The state of your dog’s skin and coat can give you a good idea of his or her general health. In terms of skin, supple and clear skin is healthy, while greasy, flaky and bumpy skin is worrisome. When it comes to the […]
When a cat’s immune system can’t clear the site of infection fast enough after a bite from another animal, the wound may become a ‘pocket of pus’, which is a liquid collection of inflammatory cells, bacteria, and damaged tissue. Because the mouth is associated with bacterial populations, bite […]
When a dog’s immune system can’t remove bacterial infection, inflammation, and damaged cells fast enough after a bite from another animal, the wound may become a ‘pocket of pus’, which is a liquid collection of inflammatory cells, bacteria, and damaged tissue. […]
Intestinal parasites are organisms that live in the gastrointestinal tract (gut) of animals and humans. When a parasite enters a cat and starts living in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract it’s called an intestinal parasitic infestation. […]
Canine cough is the common name for infectious tracheobronchitis, a condition that affects the upper respiratory tract and is characterized by the inflammation of the trachea and bronchi. It is a common highly infectious respiratory illness that can affect both dogs and cats. […]
That puppy smell doesn’t last forever and even puppies need baths sooner or later. So do adolescent, adult and senior dogs. […]
Many (if not most) dog owners tend to find the use of muzzles upsetting or even inhumane. Here are some of the main concerns and questions: Does it hurt? Isn’t it cruel? How long can it be worn? Is it really necessary and when? […]
