Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas, an organ in the abdomen. The pancreas has two functions.
It produces hormones to control the amount of sugar in the body. One of these hormones is insulin. If the pancreas is not producing enough...
Our pets, just like us, have many different organs that make up their bodies. All are important and work together to keep your dog or cat healthy. After the brain and heart, the liver is arguably the most important organ in the body. It is...
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...
Blue Buffalo Company has issued a recall of their Blue Kitty Yums Chicken Recipe cat treats for suspected contamination of low levels of propylene glycol. To date, only one illness has been reported. These treats, sold online or in specialty...
Avocados are feared to be harmful to cats and dogs. Well, that is undeniable to some but to the veterinary that is a non-worry issue. To start with, the avocado is known to have a substance known as persin which is feared to be toxic to animals,...
OC Raw Dog is recalling CHICKEN, FISH & PRODUCE RAW FROZEN CANINE FORMULATIONS. The affected products contain the lot number 1819 and a "use by" date of 5/5/16. The specific packages included in the recall are :