A Review of Some Toxic Substances

A Review of Some Toxic Substances  Pet owners are more aware of toxic substances which pets might be exposed to around the house/yard – which may account for more cases being seen. It is not unusual to see a case of some dog or puppy who ingested chocolate,...

Pet Diabetes

Pet Diabetes  Pet diabetes is a disease that is seen in dogs and cats, as well as other animals. Because of its common occurrence in humans, people are aware of some of the symptoms and treatments given, as well as some of the complications that occur. It is very...

Lumps and Bumps

Lumps and Bumps  Most pets get “lumps and bumps” on or under the skin in many sizes and textures. These can be benign skin tags or cebaceous adenomas, cysts and lipomas (benign fatty tumors), but can also be malignant skin or subcutaneous tumors arising from deeper...

Brachycephalic Syndrome

Brachycephalic Syndrome This particular problem occurs in what is known as “brachycephalic” dog breeds; that is, those breeds with very short faces, with almost no snout. These breeds include: Chihuahua, Bulldog, King Charles Spaniel, Pug, Boston terrier, Maltese,...

Issues of The Heart

Issues of The Heart  Heart conditions exist in many pets, and vary in type similar to heart conditions in people. Sometimes pet owners aren’t aware of the condition, and sometimes there might be symptoms which don’t seem to be related to heart problems, yet the...