Credit: Zoetis, Dr. Joyce A. Login Sometimes when your dog speaks, you know just what they’re saying. “I’m hungry.” “I wanna go outside!” “The cat stole my bed again.” Yet when your dog’s in pain, it may be harder to decipher. The most common chronic pain seen in dogs is osteoarthritis (OA). When in the comfort of your home, you’re in the best position to recognize what […]
Credit: Dr. Claire Walther Heartworm disease is a serious and potentially fatal condition caused by up to foot-long worms that live in and cause damage within the heart, lungs, and blood vessels of unprotected mammals. Unfortunately, dogs are natural hosts for heartworm disease, leaving them highly susceptible to infection. This means it’s easy for heartworms to grow into adults, mate, and produce offspring, which can […]
Credit: Zoetis Melody R. Conklin, VMD, MBA One of the often-overlooked kitten needs is providing comfort during teething. Yes, kittens teethe just like babies! Knowing the ins and outs of kitten teething can help you understand what they’re going through and offer a little support. What Age Does Kitten Teething Start? Kittens go through two teething phases. At birth, they have no teeth — something […]
Credit: Zoetis Almost all cats, at some point in life, will experience an episode of conjunctivitis (sometimes called pink eye). It doesn’t matter if you’re human or feline — having eye issues is an uncomfortable and miserable feeling — but there’s plenty you and your veterinarian can do to treat conjunctivitis and have your cat feeling better in no time. What is Conjunctivitis in Cats? […]
