Probiotics and prebiotics can offer several benefits to pets, similar to their effects in humans. What are probiotics? Probiotics are...

Flatulence, commonly known as "passing gas" or "farting," is the release of gas from the digestive system through the rectum. It is a...

Structure of the eye The intricacies and operations of the eyes are intricate. Each eye constantly adapts to varying light levels,...

The eye is safeguarded by a series of structures and mechanisms, including the orbit, eyelashes, eyelids, conjunctiva, tears and lacrimal...

What is Urinary Incontinence? Urinary incontinence (UI) in canines refers to the involuntary leakage or loss of urine from a dog's...

When addressing a dog's itchy skin with homemade food, it's essential to focus on ingredients that are hypoallergenic, meet specific...

Malassezia yeasts, common skin commensals in warm-blooded vertebrates, play a significant role in the cutaneous ecology of animals,...

Renal secondary hyperparathyroidism is a condition more common than primary hyperparathyroidism, often seen in chronic kidney disease,...

Rubber jaw syndrome, also known as fibrous osteodystrophy, is a disorder characterized by the replacement of calcium in bones with softer...

What are keloid scars in dogs? A keloid scar, also called a hypertrophic scar, is a thick, raised overgrowth of collagen tissue. They are...

Creating a homemade cardiac diet for a dog with heart issues should be done under the guidance of a veterinarian, as the specific dietary...

The canine nose, apart from it having prints that are as unique as human fingerprints, it plays a critical role in a dog's behaviour,...

Creating a homemade hepatic (liver-friendly) diet for a dog with liver issues requires careful consideration of the dog's specific...

A homemade renal diet for dogs with kidney disease should be carefully formulated to support their specific nutritional needs. It's...

Predatory aggression in dogs is a specific type of aggressive behavior that is instinctual and is the desire to hunt, chase, capture, and...

Nutritious diet is vital especially in chronic kidney disease (CKD) because a healthy diet: Provides fuel needed to complete daily...

Displaced or redirected aggression occurs when a dog or cat or human responds to excitement, fear, agitation, irritation, or arousal by...

Cherry eye in dogs is a common term for a condition known as prolapsed nictitating membrane, nictitans gland prolapse, prolapsed third...

Introduction The kidneys play a vital role in maintaining the body's internal environment by performing several essential functions....

In animals, shock is a physiological phenomenon unlike in humans where it can either be physiologic or psychologic. Shock is defined as...