Pet Health Articles
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Brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS) refers to a particular set of upper airway abnormalities that affect brachycephalic dogs (dogs with short heads/noses). The most common sign of the condition is noisy breathing, and the increased effort associated with breathing can put a strain on the dog’s heart and lungs.
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Brain injuries are devastating and, unfortunately, often fatal. The typical signs of brain injury in a cat include altered consciousness that may signal bleeding in the skull, decreased blood flow to the brain, or fluid causing swelling within the brain itself. There are many potential causes of brain injury and treatment will always be determined by the underlying problem that led to the injury.
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Brain injuries are devastating and, unfortunately, often fatal. The typical signs of brain injury in a dog include altered consciousness that may signal bleeding in the skull, decreased blood flow to the brain, or fluid causing swelling within the brain itself. There are many potential causes of brain injury and treatment will always be determined by the underlying problem that led to the injury.
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Brain tumors are generally classified as either primary or secondary. Several studies suggest that the prognosis for a dog with a primary brain tumor may be significantly improved by surgical removal of the tumor, radiation therapy, and/or chemotherapy.
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Raw bread dough is poisonous to cats. Yeast-based bread rises or expands because of the reaction between yeast and flour, which causes the release of carbon dioxide. If a cat ingests unbaked bread dough, it continues to rise in their stomach and can cause problems. Signs, treatment, and prognosis are discussed.
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Raw bread dough is poisonous to dogs. Yeast-based bread rises or expands because of the reaction between yeast and flour, which causes the release of carbon dioxide. If a dog ingests unbaked bread dough, it will continue to rise in their stomach and can cause problems. Signs, treatment, and prognosis are discussed.
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Breed-specific diets are pet foods designed to accommodate features or predispositions associated with particular dog or cat breeds. This article provides information about these diets, their benefits for some pets, and the importance of discussing your pet's diet with your veterinarian.
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This handout summarizes breeding and queening (giving birth) in cats and the normal estrus (heat cycle). Pregnancy care and labor care are outlined, along with signs to watch for to determine if your cat is experiencing delivery complications.
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Preparing puppies for their new homes involves more than weaning alone. This article outlines important guidance on re-homing age, parasite prevention, vaccinations, and disease protection during early puppy development, as well as how mother dogs typically adjust as nursing ends.
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For the next two months, even if everything went smoothly with the birth, you have a lot of work to do! This includes keeping the whelping area clean and dry, closely monitoring the health of the mom and pups, and assisting with feeding and care of the pups as necessary. It is important to have the mother and puppies examined by your veterinarian within 48 hours of birth. The pups should be weighed regularly to make sure they are gaining weight. The mother can experience serious health problems including mastitis and eclampsia, needing emergency veterinary treatment.