Malignant (abnormal) lymphocytes are the source of canine lymphoma. Canine lymphoma, which is a product of the haematological (blood)...

What structures form the inner ear of dogs and cats? The inner ear of both dogs and cats is similar in structure and function to the...

The middle ear anatomy of dogs and cats is similar to that of humans. It consists of three main parts: the tympanic membrane (eardrum),...

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...

Unwanted mating or pregnancy, also known as misalliance or mesalliance, occurs when a female dog is in heat and has a mating that the...

Several months following a season, some entire female dogs and cats undergo some physiological changes that mimic pregnancy. This is...

Introduction Pannus, commonly known as Überreiter's syndrome or chronic superficial keratitis (CSK), is a chronic progressive corneal...

In dogs that have gastric dilatation volvulus (GDV), also known as gastric dilation, twisted stomach, or gastric torsion, the stomach is...

Feline Parvovirus Enteritis is also known as Feline Panleukopenia, Feline Infectious Enteritis or cat plague.

Resistance is the ability of bacteria to survive and divide their cells in the presence of an antimicrobial substance. Multiple...

We are now in the holiday season, which is meant to be joyful and merry everywhere. By participating in our meals and plays, our...

Pregnancy in dogs and cats, just like humans, is a wonderful time and the pregnant animal experiences changes in hormones, weight,...

Maternal aggression is defined broadly to include growling, snarling or biting in an attempt to see off an intruder. It is mostly seen in...

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

Fear-aggression is common in more sensitive and nervous breeds of dogs. It occurs frequently at boundaries and threshold situations e.g....

Introduction Dogs can become aggressive, and a veterinary doctor needs to be consulted to rule out any medical cause. Canine aggression...

Introduction Excessive tearing (epiphora), is a common occurrence in dogs that may develop into a discharge that is clear, white, yellow...

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

Introduction The staining of hair below the eyes of a dog, which is more prominent in white dogs, is referred to as Tear Staining. Tear...