A liver shunt is also named a PSS, portosystemic shunt, portacaval shunt or portosystemic vascular anomaly. This abnormality occurs when...

Cancer, by definition, is the uncontrolled growth of cells. Any type of cells in the body can become cancerous. Once these cells grow out...

Excess weight is a serious health problem for dogs and cats and is common in many countries. The two main causes of obesity are too much...

Vertigo, or Old Dog Vestibular Syndrome, is a syndrome in the elderly dog, which can be very frightening to the owners. The dog is...

Seizures are common in dogs, but more unusual in cats. Seizures are just symptoms which can occur with many kinds of diseases. They can...

Epilepsy (often referred to as a seizure disorder) is a chronic neurological condition characterized by recurrent unprovoked seizures. It...

Hypothyroidism in Dogs Hypothyroidism is the natural deficiency of thyroid hormone and is the most common hormone imbalance of dogs. This...

A common parasite, fleas are found in almost every area of the world and can be found on dogs, cats, and many other mammals. They survive...

Don't forget to brush ... Over 85% of dogs and cats have some type of periodontal disease. Periodontal disease simply means that the gums...

Leptospirosis is a serious, life-threatening disease caused by a spiral shaped bacteria. Dogs, cats, other animals and even people can be...

The most common type of arthritis is osteoarthritis which can be due to wear and tear on joints from over use, aging, injury, or from an...