What is Happy Tail in Dogs?

Happy Tail is a kind of slang term for a condition sometimes diagnosed in dogs. And it isn’t nearly as cheerful as you may think. Happy Tail, sometimes called Kennel Tail, refers to an injury of the tail caused by...

Lyme Disease in Your Canine Companion

Lyme disease is caused by bacteria, Borrelia burgdorferi, which is carried by ticks. Lyme disease is named for the town where it was first reported: Lyme, Connecticut. Now, Lyme disease can be found in almost all areas of the United...
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Bladder Stones in Cats

Bladder stones are relatively common among our feline friends. These stones are formed from minerals in your cat’s urinary bladder and harden into rock-like structures. A cat could have multiple small stones, almost like gravel, or a few large ones....

Pet Safety Hazards for Springtime

When spring arrives, most of us are happy. Your pet is no exception. Fido and Fluffy are definitely looking forward to those warmer breezes the same way you are! But unfortunately, this time of year presents a few hazards for...

Understanding Ultrasound for Pets

You’ve probably heard of ultrasound before. And if you’ve ever seen a black-and-white photo of a baby inside their mother’s womb, you’ve seen an ultrasound image. This technology is as widely used in veterinary medicine as it is in human...

Don’t Make These Cat-Care Mistakes

Are you new to cat ownership? Planning on adopting a feline friend in the near future? It’s up to you to make sure they stay happy and healthy! You’ll want to make sure you don’t make the most common cat-owner...

Why is the Color of My Dog’s Nose Changing?

Take a look at your dog’s nose. Is it the same color as it was when you first met Fido? You may be surprised to learn that many dogs’ noses change color over time. Your pooch’s nose could change from...

Corticosteroids for Pets

You may have heard the term “corticosteroid” thrown around in medical circles before. It turns out that corticosteroids are used in veterinary medicine as well as in human healthcare. The truth is, these medications are indispensable tools in your veterinarian’s...

How to Keep Your Dog From Getting Bored

Just like a human, your dog can get bored. And it’s more than a simple nuisance or inconvenience. If a dog gets bored and doesn’t receive the proper stimulation, it can start to act out in undesirable ways. Digging holes...

Can My Dog Get Ringworm?

There are certainly a lot of parasitic worms out there that can harm our dogs. Heartworm, roundworm, hookworm, whipworms, even tapeworms… the list goes on. Ringworm is another relatively common health concern in dogs, but it turns out that it’s...
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