Diseases

Pyometra: Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment

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Pyometra is a condition that occurs in female, unspayed dogs, where their uterus becomes infected, leading to life-threatening illness. Middle-aged and older female dogs who have not been spayed are at risk for pyometra. What causes it? When a female dog is ready for pregnancy, her body will prevent immune system cells (i.e., white blood

Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD)

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If your cat has frequent, painful urination containing blood, or can’t urinate at all, there is a good chance your cat may have feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD). What is FLUTD? FLUTD is an umbrella term for disorders that affect the feline bladder and urethra.  It affects between 1-3% of cats, most commonly middle-aged,

Intestinal parasites in dogs and cats.

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Dogs and cats can fall victim to many different types of parasites. Because many of these parasites live in their intestines, veterinarians will take stool samples during your pet’s annual wellness exam to check for signs of intestinal parasites. Intestinal parasites are not uncommon, especially in young animals, which is why wellness exams are

Canine influenza virus: What is the risk?

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Recently, you may have seen news stories about canine influenza breaking out in Chicago. What is canine influenza, exactly, and how could it affect your pet? Also known as dog flu, it’s a contagious respiratory disease in dogs caused by a virus known as the canine influenza virus (CIV). Dogs of any age, breed and

Itchy dog? It could be flea allergy dermatitis (FAD).

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Flea allergy dermatitis (FAD) is the leading cause of itching in dogs. In this post, we're going to explore how it works, how we diagnose it, and how we can prevent and treat it to keep your pets itch-free. What is FAD? As in any allergic reaction, the immune system is overreactive and produces antibodies

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