Written by Michael Fisher

Whether you’re an experienced cat owner or getting a kitten for the first time, you’ll need to expect times when your pet gets ill. Cats are prone to certain conditions. It’s a smart move to do some research so that you spot the tell-tale signs of sickness. The sooner you take your cat to the vet the better.

Diabetes in dogs is on the rise in parts of Europe and the USA. Estimates suggest an 80 percent increase over the past 15 years in some countries, with one in several hundred dogs developing the disease. High blood sugar resulting from diabetes can have a detrimental impact on the body’s capability to work normally.

Rabies is a deadly disease. When caught, a virus causes catastrophic damage to the brain and nerves. Infected animals experience paralysis that will inevitably shut down the respiratory system, almost always leading to death within days.

Dogs are part of the family and may need to go with you when you travel overseas. That could be for a well-deserved break or for something more permanent. Whatever the occasion, there are likely to be numerous hurdles to overcome. As with most things in life, success will depend on the preparation you put in beforehand.

Any cat owner will tell you that they get to know all their pet’s quirks and foibles. Noticing any changes in how they move about is one issue that can set alarm bells ringing. If you think your cat has suffered some sort of accident or fall then you should contact your vet.

Heartworm disease is serious and can be fatal. It spreads when mosquitos that carry heartworm larvae infect animals through their bites. The severity of heartworm disease in dogs depends on the number of worms present in their bodies and how long the worms have been there.

Knowledge is power, so being up-to-date on First Aid could help save a pet’s life. Part of
this means having a First Aid kit handy in case of an emergency. Read on to find out how to recognize an emergency, the precautions you should take, and what to keep in your First Aid kit for cats and dogs.

Some estimates put the number of dogs with ear infections at as many as 1 in 5. More prone to ear diseases than humans, dogs can experience significant discomfort from them. So how can you tell if your dog has an ear infection? Read on to find out and learn how to treat these common canine complications.

The chances are you’ll know someone who’s lactose or gluten intolerant. You might even have a food allergy yourself. Dogs are no different. Food allergies can happen at any point during a dog’s life. They commonly begin when dogs are less than a year old.

Mild and occasional upsets in the digestive systems of cats are not uncommon. There’s a wide variety of conditions that can cause problems. If symptoms like vomiting and diarrhea don’t clear up quickly then you should immediately seek advice from your vet.