What to feed your pet for optimal health
The thyroid gland sits in the neck region and produces hormones that regulate metabolism throughout the body. When this gland underperforms and fails…
Treating hyperthyroidism in cats is generally very successful, but occasionally the thyroid pendulum swings too far in the other direction. When too…
Diabetes mellitus in dogs is a condition in which the body either fails to produce enough insulin or cannot use insulin effectively, resulting in…
A cancer diagnosis in your dog does not immediately define what comes next. Many dogs live for months or years after diagnosis with a quality of life…
A urinary blockage — also called urethral obstruction — is one of the most dangerous conditions a cat can develop. While female cats can experience…
Congestive heart failure, often abbreviated to CHF, is the condition that develops when the heart can no longer pump blood efficiently enough to meet…
Urinary incontinence in dogs refers to the involuntary leakage of urine — the dog has no conscious control over the loss. This is distinct from…
A urinary tract infection, commonly called a UTI, occurs when bacteria colonise part of the urinary system — most often the bladder, but sometimes the…
Pyothorax is a severe infection of the pleural space — the cavity that surrounds the lungs inside the chest. In a healthy cat, this space contains only…
The kidneys are remarkable organs that work continuously to filter waste products from the blood, regulate fluid and electrolyte balance, control blood…
Receiving a heart disease diagnosis for your dog can feel overwhelming. In the immediate aftermath of that appointment, it is common to leave with a…
Cats are remarkably skilled at hiding signs of illness. In the wild, showing vulnerability invites danger, and domestic cats retain this instinct…
Chronic kidney disease, or CKD, is one of the most prevalent conditions affecting middle-aged and older cats. Studies suggest that roughly one in three…
Bladder stones, medically known as uroliths or urolithiasis, are mineral deposits that form within the urinary bladder. They range from tiny sand-like…
Few topics in canine nutrition generate more passionate opinions than the wet food versus dry food debate. Visit any online pet forum and you will find…
Grain-free dog food became one of the fastest-growing trends in the pet industry during the 2010s. Marketed as a more natural, ancestral alternative to…
Intervertebral disc disease, commonly abbreviated to IVDD, is one of the most significant spinal conditions affecting dogs. It occurs when one or more…
Ear mites are among the most common external parasites affecting domestic cats, and they are remarkably effective at what they do. The species…
If you've noticed a red, fleshy lump appearing in the inner corner of your dog's eye, you're likely looking at cherry eye. The formal name is prolapse…
Conjunctivitis is one of the most frequently diagnosed eye conditions in cats, yet it is also one that many owners initially dismiss as a passing…
Tooth resorption is perhaps most commonly associated with cats, where it affects a significant proportion of the adult feline population. But tooth…
Pyometra is one of the most serious conditions an intact female dog can develop — a severe infection of the uterus that, if left untreated, is fatal.…
Pancreatitis — inflammation of the pancreas — is considerably more common in cats than the veterinary community once believed. For years it was…
The pancreas is a small but critically important gland situated near the stomach and the beginning of the small intestine. It serves two essential…
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