More than 90% of cats have been exposed to feline herpes virus (FHV), an upper respiratory disease that is transmitted by direct contact with the virus through saliva, eye, or nose secretions. Although nearly all cats are exposed to the virus, not all will develop...
If your dog’s eyes begin to appear opaque or cloudy, it is important to have your veterinarian evaluate them to determine if they have cataracts. Your veterinarian may refer you to a veterinary ophthalmologist, who has years of additional training and experience, for...
Ibuprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug that humans use for body aches, general pain, fever, and more. Ibuprofen, commonly referred to as NSAID (pronounced with the letter n-said), is also known by name brands such as Motrin® (McNeil), Advil®...
As enjoyable as warm weather can be, higher temperatures can also be dangerous for our pets wearing permanent fur coats. Knowing the signs of heatstroke in dogs can help keep your pet healthy and out of the ER. How Do Dogs Cool Themselves? Dogs have a fur coat...
Many of us are familiar with asthma as a human disease and have seen inhalers used to help people with asthma breathe. What many do not realize is that asthma can also be a health issue for cats and if not treated, can become very serious and even fatal. What is...
