Wellness

Bile is a liquid made and released by the liver but stored in the gallbladder. It assists with digestion by breaking down fats into fatty acids. You would not normally expect to see a dog throwing up bile.

Cats can suffer symptoms very similar to those brought on by the common cold in humans. They too can have a run of “achoos,” along with a cough and a runny nose. It all might make them feel a little down in the dumps.

The sad truth is that 1 in 3 dogs will get some type of cancer in their lives. However, when caught early, around half of all canine cancers are treatable.

Leptospirosis, often referred to as lepto, is a bacterial disease. It leads to severe illness by damaging organs, particularly the liver and kidneys. Leptospirosis bacteria often get spread by urine, entering the body through the nose, mouth, or a wound.

“Talk to the animals,” a song written for the 1967 movie, Dr. Dolittle, sets out to capture our imagination. It visualizes what it might be like if we could actually have a chat with a furry friend.

The name “ringworm” is a little misleading. That’s because there is no worm involved at all. Ringworm in cats is actually a fungal skin infection. It gets its name from the ring-shaped rash that often flares up on the skin of an infected cat or person.

Fevers in dogs are notoriously difficult to recognize. There’s a wealth of myths and misinformation out there about optimum doggie temperatures. A healthy dog may often have a cold, wet nose but a warm and dry one doesn’t necessarily mean there’s a problem.

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.

It’s no fun for cats or their owners when parasites like tapeworms take over their bodies. Left untreated, tapeworms can transmit to humans and cause damage to your cat’s body. Luckily, there are many treatments and preventatives available to help ease the burden of a cat tapeworm infestation.

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.