Diarrhea in Dogs
What is diarrhea? Diarrhea is the passage of unformed or loose stools, usually in increased volume and/or increased frequency. Diarrhea is not a disease but rather a symptom of many different diseases. Diarrhea associated with minor conditions can often be resolved quickly with simple treatments. However, diarrhea may be the result of serious or life-threatening […]
Canine Kennel Cough or Tracheobronchitis
What is Kennel Cough? Kennel Cough is a broad term covering any infectious or contagious condition of dogs where coughing is one of the major clinical signs. It is also referred to as infectious tracheobronchitis. The term tracheobronchitis describes the location of the infection in the trachea or “windpipe” and bronchial tubes. Several viruses and […]
Feline Upper Respiratory Infection
What causes a feline upper respiratory infection? Feline upper respiratory infection (URI) is one term for a respiratory infection caused by one or more viral or bacterial agents. Synonyms for this condition include feline infectious respiratory disease and feline upper respiratory disease complex (URD). The infection may be caused by one or more viral and […]
Canine Tapeworm Infection
What are tapeworms? Tapeworms are flat intestinal worms that are made up of many small segments, each about ¼ – ½” (3-5 mm) long. Unlike roundworms that live freely in the intestinal tract, tapeworms attach to the wall of the small intestine using hook-like mouthparts. Tapeworms belong to the cestode family of intestinal worms. The […]
Feline Flea Control
Where did my cat get fleas? The most common flea found on cats and dogs is the cat flea (Ctenocephalides felis), although any species of fleas, including fleas from rabbits, squirrels or other wildlife, can be found on cats. The most important source of cat fleas is newly emerged adult fleas from flea pupae in […]
Canine Vomiting
What is vomiting? Vomiting describes the active expulsion of food from the stomach. It is a clinical sign that can occur with many diseases or problems; it is not a specific disease or diagnosis itself. Dogs vomit quite readily and occasional vomiting in an otherwise healthy dog may not indicate anything abnormal. How do I […]
