It may come as a surprise, but our pets can be just as likely to develop asthma as humans, although the condition affects cats more often than dogs. Asthma is a condition that develops as a result of chronic inflammation in the small bronchioles...
Addison’s disease, also called hypoadrenocorticism, is when your pet’s adrenal glands produce too little of certain hormones like cortisol and aldosterone. These hormones affect the salt, potassium, and water balance in your pet’s blood...
The ear canal in pets has a vertical portion that goes straight down. It then curves toward the head and has a horizontal part. The eardrum is at the end of the horizontal part.
Infections by bacteria and yeast are the most common ear problems...
Hyperthyroidism, overactive thyroid glands, is a common condition among cats, particularly those eight years old or older, but is very rare in dogs unless they are receiving too much medication for hypothyroidism (low thyroid).
Cats have two...
Hypothyroidism (low thyroid) is a disease of middle to older age dogs and is rare in cats. It is due to a low amount of thyroid hormone.
The hormone comes from the thyroid glands in the neck. It is usually caused by inflammation destroying some...
Cushing’s disease, also called hyperadrenocorticism, is when your pet’s adrenal glands or pituitary produce too many corticosteroids. These hormones, specifically cortisol and cortisone, affect the function of many different organs within...
“Kennel cough” is a common term used for a disease complex involving a respiratory infection. Several different bacteria and viruses can cause it. It is also called “infectious tracheobronchitis” meaning an infection of the airway (the...
In Waterloo, Iowa, a mysterious unknown respiratory illness is infecting dogs. While it doesn’t seem life-threatening, there is concern over a potential outbreak of this unknown illness. Unfortunately, because the illness hasn’t been seen...
Does your pet suffer from loose or watery stools or frequent bowel movements? Diarrhea can range from mild to severe, but is a symptom of a larger problem.
For a pet parent, there’s no greater feeling than the love we get from our pets. When our dogs greet us with gentle, loving kisses on the face or our cats rest on our chests and use us as a bathtub to clean their precious faces, our hearts...