In general, ferrets usually get along with cats and dogs. It is not recommended to leave hunting breeds like terriers and hounds alone with ferrets. Your ferret could be hurt. If you have small mammals (rodents, rabbits, etc.), you must exercise extreme caution with regards to ferrets. They are natural […]
Feline renal failure
The kidneys are organs which maintain the balance of certain chemicals in your cat’s blood while filtering out the body’s wastes as urine. The kidneys also help regulate blood pressure, help regulate the production of calcium and phosphorus metabolism, and produce a hormone that stimulates red-blood-cell production called erythropoiten. As […]
Feline infectious peritonitis
CORONAVIRUS INFECTION IN CATS (feline infectious peritonitis, corona virus enteritis) General Information Feline corona viruses include those that cause feline infectious peritonitis (FIP), and those that cause only a mild intestinal disease (corona virus enteritis). The viruses are not the same, but they cannot be differentiated by the current blood […]
Feline AIDS Syndrome
FeLV and FIV Infections Cats can become infected with viruses which cause immune deficiency. These viruses are the feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) and the feline leukemia virus (FeLV). FIV and FeLV belong to the same family of viruses, called Retrovirus, as the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), the causative agent of […]
Eye problems in dogs
Your dog’s eyes are not only among its most expressive anatomical features, they are also a complex sensory organ vulnerable to injury and disease. It is important to be alert to eye ailments if they arise and prevent them whenever possible. The way dogs see is similar to the way we […]
Ear mites in cats
Ear mites are tiny crab like parasites, if left untreated, can cause a bacterial and yeast infections and, in extreme cases, rupture of the ear drum leading to seizures and deafness. Ear mites (Otodectes cynotis) are the most common cause of outer-ear inflammation in cats – especially kittens and young […]
Treating hip dysplasia in dogs
Canine hip dysplasia has puzzled researchers for the past 50 years. Although certain aspects of this degenerative, painful condition are now understood (or at least agree upon in theory), much must still be learned about helping afflicted dogs and preventing the increasing incidence of the disease. When a dog […]
Caring for your puppy
Puppy Care and Feeding Congratulations on the new addition to your family! Your puppy will give you years of joy and companionship; in return you will provide your pet with the highest quality of life you can. Vaccinations and proper nutrition are essential for your puppy’s health. Canine Vaccinations DHPP […]
Total hip replacement for dogs
The Surgery For Hip Dysplasia Answers To Questions About Canine Total Hip Replacement by Ronald K. Fallon D.V.M. Many factors enter into the decision to have a total hip replacement performed on your pet. You may have questions about the procedure. The answers to the most commonly asked questions about […]
Vomiting and diarrhea in dogs
Digestive disturbances in dogs When your dog’s digestive system is functioning smoothly, the typical meal takes 7- to 10-hours to pass through the digestive system. . During this time, various organs reduce of food into nutrients (carbohydrates to simple sugars, fats to fatty acids, and proteins to amino acids) that your […]