Feline panleukopenia (FP) used to be a common cause of death in cats. Today, it is relatively rare partly due to the availability of highly effective vaccines. Read on to find out more about this highly contagious disease and why kittens can be so susceptible to FP.

Like humans, cats have 2 kidneys that perform many vital functions. They filter out and get rid of waste through urine. They help to keep cats properly hydrated, play an integral part in red blood cell production, and play a part in regulating blood pressure. Kidney failure in cats typically happens due to kidney disease.

Despite a reputation for independence, cats have no problem getting right up and close when they want your attention. That includes waking you up from a calm, deep sleep with a whiff of bad breath aimed directly at your face.

If your dog won’t eat, it’s a stressful situation for you and your pet. For most dogs, eating is an important and enjoyable part of life. A dog that doesn’t eat may be feeling sick or stressed, so it’s important to rule out any medical and environmental issues in order to find the root cause.

It’s been a few days since you’ve seen your cat eat, and you’re really starting to worry. You’ve tried everything — you’ve coaxed your cat with tuna juice and chicken broth, but your cat won’t eat. What should you do when your cat has stopped eating? 

It’s normal for dogs to get lumps or bumps on their bodies from time to time. Most will be nothing to worry about but a mast cell tumor or MCT does not fall into that category.

Gastric torsion in dogs, also known as gastric dilatation and volvulus (GDV), is a life-threatening condition that affects the stomach of dogs. It occurs when a dog’s stomach twists, causing gas to build up in the stomach.

Given the old saying that a cat has 9 lives, it would not be unreasonable to assume that our feline friends could well outlive their owners, at least figuratively. If they’re big risk-takers, that may also play a part in how they live, of course. Find out more about the secrets to their longevity as we look at a cat’s lifespan.

Castration, spaying, and neutering all sound rather drastic: and they are, but for good reasons in dogs. An overwhelming urge to reproduce is in their psyche until there’s a change in specific hormone levels after spaying or neutering a dog.

If you’re thinking about traveling with your furry best friend to hotter climes, then now is the time to sit up and listen. Leishmaniasis is one of those diseases that’s as nasty as it sounds.