While bad breath and weight loss in pets can be caused by other conditions, those are just two of our veterinary oncologist's 10 cancer warning signs to watch for.
Did you forget to ask a vet about a concern at your last healthy pet visit? Get the answers to vet questions that veterinarians are asked most often.
Each year, more than six million dogs and six million cats are diagnosed with cancer. Knowing what to look for can help with early detection.
This reference guide will help you take some of the guesswork out of choosing the right health coverage for your pet.
Make one of your new years resolutions to keep your pets happy and healthy by following these tips.
Claudia said her dog Ellie stopped eating and drinking, even when given her favorite snacks.
How to tell if a dog is in pain? If you see any of these symptoms, they're an indication you need to send them to the vet STAT.
Your dog's physical exam - what your veterinarian is looking for.
Diagnostic products that allow owners to check their pets’ health at home mark a growing trend that can benefit savvy retailers.
Research shows that pets and their owners become more similar over time, and the finding could be used to improve animal welfare and veterinary care, write professors Paul McGreevy and Pauleen Bennett. Owner personality affects how pets are treated and how frequently they receive veterinary care, and "each clinical case must now be understood in the context of the human background baggage that enters the consultation room," they write.
Learn the warning signs that mean you should take your dog to the vet.
Many cancer symptoms in cats are subtle and can be caused by another condition, but if you notice any of the following, it's a good idea to talk to your vet.
Credit envy — or just the anxiety that comes from being at an emergency animal hospital — but when you overhear a fellow pet owner requesting a copy of a bill for insurance purposes, the merits of pet health coverage suddenly become clear.
(PETS/DOGS) We all know about the importance of drinking water. Doctors and scientists can't emphasize the benefits of staying hydrated enough--explaining that proper hydration is the key to
Films like “Old Yeller” and “Cujo” taught us that pets inflicted with rabies foam at the mouth and become madly aggressive, trying to bite anything that crosses their path. While not common, your pet could become infected with the rabies virus. The good news: you can take preventive measures to protect your pet — and the rest of your family.
What is canine influenza? It is a contagious respiratory disease in dogs caused by specific Type A influenza viruses known to infect them. There are two different influenza A dog flu viruses: H3N8 and H3N2. Canine influenza only affects dogs and humans are not at risk of contracting it.