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Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is the second most common acquired heart disease in dogs, and in large and giant breeds it is frequently the first. The…
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Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is the second most common acquired heart disease in dogs, and in large and giant breeds it is frequently the first. The…

Conjunctivitis is the inflammation of the conjunctiva — the thin, transparent membrane that lines the inner surface of the eyelids and covers the white…

If you have noticed a fleshy red or pink lump appearing in the inner corner of your dog's eye, you are likely looking at what veterinarians call cherry…

A cat with persistent large bowel diarrhoea — loose, often malodorous stools, sometimes with fresh blood or mucus — that fails to respond to dietary…

Every minute counts in a pet emergency. Knowing the difference between a minor health concern and a life-threatening crisis could be the difference…

Cats do not love the way dogs love. They do not charge the door, leap on your lap uninvited, or lick your face on demand. Their affection is quieter, more deliberate — and, for that reason, far more meaningful when you spot it. Researchers at Oregon State University and the University of Lincoln hav…

Cranial cruciate ligament rupture is the single most common orthopaedic injury in dogs. It accounts for more referrals to veterinary orthopaedic…

Silybum marianum, commonly known as milk thistle, is a flowering plant in the daisy family with a 2,000-year history of use as a liver tonic in human medicine. Its active compound complex, silymarin, is a group of flavonolignans — primarily silybin (also called silibinin), silydianin, and silychrist…

Your cat walks up with a purposeful stride, plants their forehead squarely against your shin, and pushes. Or maybe they climb onto your chest, look you…

If you own a cat, there is one nutrient you need to understand better than any other: taurine. Most pet owners have heard the word, but very few grasp…

It is one of the most common frustrations in feline medicine: an owner presents a vaccinated cat with classic cat flu symptoms — sneezing, nasal…

Exercise is one of the pillars of canine health. It maintains healthy weight, supports cardiovascular fitness, builds and preserves muscle, and…

Diabetes mellitus is a condition in which the body is unable to regulate blood glucose effectively. In dogs, the most common form is Type 1 diabetes,…

Dogs evolved alongside humans as working animals. They herded livestock, tracked scents, pulled sleds, and guarded homesteads. Today most dogs spend the bulk of their day in a flat or house with little to do. When a species built for purpose is given none, the result is boredom — and boredom has con…

Xylitol is found in hundreds of everyday products — sugar-free gum, toothpaste, peanut butter, vitamins, baked goods, and nasal sprays. It is safe for…

It might be triggered by a passing ambulance. Or by your violin practice. Or by literally nothing you can identify. Howling is one of the most primally…

The English Cocker Spaniel is one of Britain's oldest and most beloved gundog breeds, developed over centuries to flush and retrieve game in dense…

Every behaviour a cat might display compulsively — grooming, chewing, sucking — is rooted in something entirely normal. Cats groom themselves for…

Mast cell tumours are the most common malignant skin tumour in dogs, accounting for approximately 20 percent of all skin masses diagnosed. Mast cells…

Mushrooms are a category of food that does not have a simple yes or no answer when it comes to dog safety. The answer depends entirely on which…

Border Collies are widely regarded as the most intelligent of all domestic dog breeds, and their physical and mental athleticism makes them outstanding…

Dog agility is a timed obstacle course sport in which a handler directs their dog through a sequence of obstacles as quickly and accurately as…

Cats are fastidious, careful eaters compared to dogs — but they are not immune to choking. String, thread, tinsel, rubber bands, small toy parts,…

A urinary tract infection occurs when bacteria — most commonly Escherichia coli, followed by Staphylococcus, Proteus, and Klebsiella species — colonize…
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