Both cats and dogs can be infected with heartworms, a mosquito-borne disease. When mosquitoes bite an infected animal, the heartworm...

The anal glands or sacs in cats are pouches in pair found on either side of the anus before its opening. Sweat glands or sebaceous glands...

Diagnostic imaging in veterinary is used to diagnose the health conditions of an animal. Examples of diagnostic imaging that could be...

Do you own a cat like the British Shorthair? If so, then may already know about heartworm disease and how serious and potentially fatal...

Hairball formation in cats is common because of their grooming practices. Here are several steps to lessen the formation of hairballs in...

The body of dogs and cats consists of a lot of water (more than 60%). Therefore, you would need to provide enough water for your pet each...

Changing your dog’s diet is not as simple as putting a different food into the pet bowl. When it comes to switching pet food, the rule of...

Change is stressful even for our pet cats. Sudden changes in our home or our pet’s schedule can create tension for them. Even the tiniest...

Female fleas can reproduce at a rapid rate. Upon finding a host and feeding on them, one female flea can lay as many as 50 eggs in a...

As a general rule, if it’s too cold for you to stay outside then your Siamese other breed of feline should not be outside either. This...

If your dog has bad breath it could be an indicator of gingivitis or another type of periodontal disease. Call your vet to set up a...

The hyperactivity of the sebaceous gland is one of the factors that cause acne in felines, as well as excess sebaceous material and...

Feline acne is a common problem in cats. It results from the excessive production of sebum by the sebaceous glands, which forms into...

Are you looking to buy or adopt a Syrian hamster? If so, make sure you know all about a hamster’s care including ways to help him...

Don’t encourage your pet cat or dog to drink from the toilet. Not only is this a disgusting habit, but it might cause illness to your...

Have you ever watched a newborn kitten? They can be so cute to observe as they stretch, yawn, and cuddle with their mom and littermates....

A few signs of an aggressive dog are growling and snarling. These reactions usually happen when he is placed in unfamiliar faces or meet...

Canine influenza or dog flu is a highly contagious airborne disease that infects dogs. Infected dogs display respiratory symptoms such as...

If you notice a strange rash on your cat then she may have gotten into poison ivy or some other type of poison or irritant. Call your vet...

You may not see your cat chewing or biting on things as much as your dog. However, cats have still been kn0own to get mesmerized by shiny...