Hydrolyzed protein diets can offer significant benefits for cats and dogs with dietary sensitivities. In these pets, the immune system reacts to proteins that are found in the diet, such as beef or ...
Skin allergies are incredibly common in dogs and lead to excessive itching and discomfort. Left untreated, they can progress in severity and result in secondary skin infections. Pet parents should ...
In humans, heartburn and that uncomfortable “gurpy” feeling (somewhere between a gag and a burp) are often signs of acid reflux. I learned this firsthand when my doctor diagnosed me with acid reflux, ...
Day in and day out, a healthy dog heart works tirelessly and in perfect rhythm to pump blood throughout the body. But, just like us, dogs can experience heart health issues, especially as they age.
As a pet parent, discovering that your dog’s belly is swollen can be alarming. You might be left wondering if it’s something minor or if it requires immediate veterinary attention. A dog’s swollen ...
Fever coat in cats refers to a phenomenon in which a kitten is born with a specific coat appearance that typically has a frosted silver or gray appearance, as if they rolled around in a pile of ashes.
Skin problems are extremely common in dogs. In fact, one study in the U.K. showed that skin problems were the second most commonly seen issue in dogs, after dental problems (1). As a vet myself, I ...
One of my favorite childhood memories is seeing my ebullient Yellow Labrador leap through the snow like a dolphin while taking big chunks of snow into his mouth, as if feasting on a giant snow cone.