Introduction Natural disasters, especially floods, are occurring more frequently and with greater severity, posing significant challenges...

What is Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma? Primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) is a chronic eye condition marked by progressive damage to the...

Arthritis is the inflammation of a joint or joints, and the most common synonyms are osteoarthrosis (a pathological process distinct...

Canine haematoma, also known as auricular hematoma or "cauliflower ear," is a condition in dogs that results in the accumulation of blood...

What is otitis externa? Otitis externa is an inflammation of the external ear canal distal to the tympanic membrane (ear drum), with or...

Otitis is an ear infection that affects both dogs and cats. Numerous factors, including bacterial or yeast infections, allergies, and...

What is rabies? Rabies is a very serious disease, and one of the oldest known infectious conditions. It is an acute viral disease that...

Endocrine (hormone) diseases make up a significant percentage of the chronic diseases that veterinarians diagnose and manage. Many of...

Our companion animals can be poisoned by swallowing solids or liquids, breathing in toxic gases, or absorbing liquid toxins through their...

What is heat (Oestrus) in female dogs and cats? Heat (Oestrus) refers to a biological event, a stage when an intact female dog or cat can...

Introduction Castration is the surgical removal of the testes from a male mammal through an incision either in front of the scrotum or...

The periodontium is the structure that surrounds and supports the tooth. It comprises the periodontal ligament - which holds the tooth...

Dental health and hygiene are important in pets just as it is in humans.

Mange (demodicosis) refers to an inflammatory, parasitic skin condition of animals that is caused by increased numbers of microscopic...

Laboratory tests are importantly used by veterinary doctors to assist in the diagnosis of diseases in sick animals. Progressively,...

Heartworm disease is transmitted by mosquitoes and caused by a worm (Dirofilaria immitis) that ends up residing in the dog's heart.

Introduction & Overview Zoonotic diseases (also known as zoonoses) are diseases that are caused by germs that spread between animals and...

Microchipping - permanent identification of your dog In many countries, stray dogs and cats are a big problem, with lots of money each...

Introduction Spay, also known as Ovariohysterectomy, neuter or sterilization, refers to the surgical removal of both ovaries and uterus...

Neutering is from the Latin word neuter that refers to the removal of an animal's reproductive system.