Introduction There are times that your pet starts scooting across the floor, rubbing his/her rear end, licking his/her bottom more than...

What is Nairobi Bleeding Disease (Ehrlichiosis)? Nairobi Bleeding Disease (Ehrlichiosis) is a tick-borne infectious disease of dogs. The...

What is babesiosis? Babesiosis is a serious and fatal disease of dogs caused by microscopic parasites called babesia. There are two ...

and Introduction Fluid usually surrounds the structures inside the eye, e.g. the iris and lens. Normally, the movement of fluid through...

Introduction Seizures (epilepsy, convulsions) in a dog can be very frightening. Although they are not uncommon in dogs many of them only...

What is pregnancy? Pregnancy is the period from conception to delivery and usually takes about 63-65 days. Pregnancy may be: Planned and...

What does Eclampsia mean? Eclampsia refers to a state of convulsions during pregnancy or immediately after birth. What does Puerperal...

What is miscarriage in cats and dogs? Clinically, miscarriage is pregnancy loss What is abortion? Abortion is well-defined as the...

Overview Pyometra is a disease condition common in un-neutered female dogs that demands a major surgery as treatment. Though profoundly...

What is Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (Feline AIDS)? Feline Immunodeficiency Virus, or FIV, is a slow, and long-acting virus exceedingly...

Introduction Canine parvovirus disease is a serious viral infection of the gastrointestinal tract of young dogs. There are two types of...

What is kennel cough? Kennel cough is a common upper respiratory tract disease caused by multiple infectious agents, complicated by...

Chocolate Poisoning Chocolate poisoning is a common problem in dogs. The signs can range from a simple stomach upset to life-threatening...

What is Canine coronavirus? Canine coronavirus is a member of a virus group that causes illness in humans, cats, dogs, pigs and many...

What is Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP)? Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) is an immune-mediated disease triggered by infection...

Feline coronavirus (FCoV) infection is a common viral infection in cats. Most cats are subclinically affected

What is chronic pain? Chronic pain is an unpleasant sense of discomfort that persists or progresses over a long period. In contrast to...

What is chronic pain? Chronic pain is an unpleasant sense of discomfort that persists or progresses over a long period. In contrast to...

What is chronic pain? Chronic pain is an unpleasant sense of discomfort that persists or progresses over a long period. In contrast to...

Osteoarthritis is the most common chronic pain condition in dogs and cats, difficult to recognise early, challenging to treat and...