Pain – How can you tell if your dog is in pain?
Dogs feel pain for many of the same reasons as humans: dental problems, infections, arthritis, disease and cancer as well as discomfort after surgical procedures. There are certain signs and changes in [...]
Inherited defects in dogs – things to consider about your pet
Most breeds have a characteristic list of inherited defects. Some of these defects occur at an unacceptably high frequency. Being aware of specific breed defects can help potential pet owners to [...]
Rapid weight loss in dogs
A gradual loss of weight in a dog is okay and even beneficial if it is expected or there is an obvious reason for it (such as an increase in exercise or [...]
Heart disease – dilated cardiomyopathy
The heart has four chambers. The upper chambers are called atria (auricles). One chamber is called an atrium, and the lower chambers are called ventricles. In addition to the upper and lower [...]
Heart disease – Cardiomyopathy in cats
Cardiomyopathy is a term used to describe diseases of the heart muscle. In cats, three classes of cardiomyopathy have been described: hypertrophic, dilated and restrictive cardiomyopathy. However, more commonly cats will have [...]
Anal Glands (Anal Sacs) – including Anal Sacculectomy
Anal Sacs (or Anal Glands) are two small glands located just inside your pet’s anus (bottom), at the 4 o’clock and 8 o’clock positions. Each of these glands has a tiny duct [...]