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“Achoo!” Ah, the all-too familiar sound of a co-worker or family member coming down with a cold. While humans pass the cold virus to one another, is it possible that your dog could come down with the very same illness? Common Symptoms of a Dog Cold To answer that first question in one word: no.…

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Have you noticed that your four-legged friend hasn’t been feeling himself lately? You know he must be sick because he is coughing, you’ve noticed he’s been a bit lethargic, and despite his warm ears, he is shivering. Your pet has a fever, or in medical terms, pyrexia. Fevers have many different symptoms, causes, and treatments…

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Similar to glaucoma in humans or glaucoma in dogs, feline glaucoma occurs when the fluid inside the eye, located directly behind the lens, builds up and does not drain properly. This fluid is called aqueous humor, and is not to be confused with tears which coat the outside of the eye. Tears and aqueous humor…

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Feline leukemia virus (FeLV) is one of the most common infectious diseases in cats, being encountered by two to three percent of all cats in the U.S. Leukemia is also the second leading killer of cats, behind only trauma. The disease kills 85 percent of persistently infected cats within three years of diagnosis. Leukemia can…

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Just as with humans, canines can sometimes suffer from a condition of the eyes called glaucoma. This is an increase of pressure that has built up inside of the eye. This type of pressure is called intra-ocular pressure, or IOP for short. What is Glaucoma in Dogs? Humans as well as dogs have a normal…

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It’s a lazy weekend at home, and you are going about your business, cleaning the house, making lunch, doing laundry. As you do, you notice your dog seems to be moping around, sleeping more than normal, and not behaving nearly as joyfully or playfully as he or she usually does. As an animal lover, you…

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Believe it or not, the recent surge in the occurrence of diabetes isn’t limited to humans –diabetes is also being found in dogs in rapidly growing numbers. In fact, researchers now estimate that one in 160 dogs in America will develop the disease. While that might not seem like an alarming figure, keep in mind…

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A dry hacking cough from your pup is cause for concern for any dog owner, but can you differentiate between a regular cough and the highly contagious, kennel cough? And do you know what to do if your dog has it? While not overly serious on its own, it can lead to other medical issues…

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From shots and vaccinations to deworming, maintaining your dog’s health and happiness involves so many different elements that it’s easy to forget about your pup’s mouth. Too often, owners forget about canine dental health, which can lead to a variety of potential problems. Periodontal disease is one of the most common health problem found in…

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Just as people are faced with arthritis and joint disease, our canine companions may also develop some form of degenerative joint disease over the course of their lifetime. Specifically, inflammatory joint disease (although not as common as other forms of canine joint disease) can be a real threat to your dog’s health. Therefore, it’s important as…

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