If you recently got your first puppy, you need to understand where Lyme disease is prevalent, how it is spread, and how you can prevent your dog from contracting Lyme disease. Where Lyme Disease Is Generally Found Lyme disease is found more in certain regions than it is in other regions. In the recent past, Lyme disease has been extremely common in the mid-west and the northeast and has been present in these areas for a while. [Read More]

The following are three important things that you need to know about the dietary needs of your feline friend.  Cats Need Protein  Although all mammals, carnivores in particular, need dietary protein in order to thrive, cats need more of it than their canine counterparts. Protein is comprised of various amino acids, and cats metabolize these at a faster rate than most other mammals do. Unlike dogs and certain other mammals, cats do not possess the ability to adjust their metabolisms to make up for a lowered protein intake—meaning that their bodies still act like they're processing high amounts of protein when they aren't. [Read More]

If your dog has recently given birth, and is experiencing pain when it nurses its pups, it may have developed mastitis. Mastitis is a bacterial infection that can affect the teats of nursing dogs. The infection occurs when teats are injured due to scratching or biting. As the pups nurse, germs travel up through the nipples into the milk ducts. Once infected, the nipples will become swollen and sore. They'll also develop a foul-smelling discharge. [Read More]

Oral cancer is often seen as the ailment of smokers and drinkers. Your cat is not a smoker, and they shouldn't be drinking alcohol, either—but like any human, they may be at risk for oral cancer. As a responsible cat owner, it's important to know about the signs and symptoms of oral cancer so you can get your cat the proper treatment if needed. What are the signs of oral cancer in cats? [Read More]