Diagnosing & Treating Yeast Dermatitis In Dogs
Yeast is normally found on the skin, but its abnormal overgrowth can cause dermatitis, or inflammation of the skin.
Should You Share Personal Care Products With Your Pet?
We care for our pets, we share lots of things with them, but our personal care products should be safeguarded solely for our use.
Teaching & Training A Deaf Cat
Deaf cats can learn just as easily as hearing cats. The training process, using rewards to encourage behaviors, is the same. The difference is that all cues must be non-verbal.
Teaching & Training A Deaf Dog
Deaf dogs can learn the same skills as dogs with normal hearing. Deafness does not change the dog’s ability to learn, but it does change how they receive information.
Avoid These Summer Pet Toxins
Pets are inquisitive creatures who love to investigate their surroundings. Unfortunately, this trait can lead pets down the path of injury and illness.
Testing & Monitoring Diabetes In Dog
Generally, the following screening tests are performed when diabetes mellitus is suspected: a complete blood count (CBC), a serum biochemistry profile, and a urinalysis.
Understanding Abnormal Weight Loss In Dogs
Weight loss in dogs can be associated with many normal and abnormal conditions. This article refers to weight loss that is unintentional.
Understanding Senior Pet Cognitive Dysfunction
Senior pet cognitive dysfunction refers to age-related changes in cognitive ability. Changes in cognition can occur at the same time as other medical disorders.
Can Old Dogs Learn New Tricks?
“You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.” Is there any truth in this old adage?
Helping Our Senior Dogs Age Gracefully
Senior dogs make wonderful companions but often require more care than their younger counterparts.