Lupus in dogs does exist. Lupus is a type of autoimmune disease that causes the body’s immune system to attack itself. There are two types of lupus found in dogs; Systemic Lupus and Discoid Lupus. Systemic Lupus is a fairly rare and potentially fatal form of lupus. It causes inflammation of the skin and can […]
10 Signs That Your Cat May Feel Under The Weather!
Some alarming surveys have shown that cats visits to the vet are decreasing, when diseases that are otherwise easily preventable are increasing, such as hypothyroidism, high blood pressure and diabetes. This month is Adopt A Cat Month and on that occasion the CATalsyt Council, a national initiative comprised of animal health and welfare organizations working […]
Don’t Let Pests Keep Your Pet From Enjoying The Spring Season!
Spring is here and summer is around the corner! After a cold and long winter, you can take again long walks in the parks or in the country with your dog, and your cat has left the fireplace to lie outside in this delicious and warm sunbeam. Everything seems perfect, but your pets are not […]
#WorldCancerDay – Early Detection Is The Key To Preventing Feline Cancer
Cancer is an unfortunate disease that affects millions of people each year. With several advancements being made daily to try and understand the various forms of this disease humans and animals alike continue to be diagnosed daily. Cancer is the leading cause of natural death in cats and virtually fifty percent of felines will develop […]
Do You Want A Tick-Free Summer? Check Out Tick-SR Tick Removal For Your Dog!
FURTASTIC FINDS Tick’s are here – May through September! This is when dogs take to sniffing the fresh air and following their highly evolved snouts to unexplored territories for marking. Many of these dense wooded, back yard, urban park, or open field doggie destinations carry an unwanted predator; the dreaded tick. All types and […]
Is Your Puppy at Risk for Heart Disease?
With the 14% of the dog population suffering from some form of heart disease, your much-loved friend may be at risk. Millions of dogs suffer from different types of heart disease leading to heart failure, and because it often goes undiagnosed, the problem only gets worse. According to Nick Kramer, a representative of VPI Pet […]