Wellness

Here you will find everything about the wellness of your dog or cat with health tips, how to prevent diseases and how best to help them get back on their feet with the advice of our veterinarians.

My Cat Has Bad Breath Smells Like Fish

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.

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What to do When Your Dog Won’t Eat?

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.

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What to Do When Your Cat Won’t Eat?

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? 

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What’s a Mast Cell Tumor on a Dog?

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.

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Gastric Dilatation and Volvulus in Dogs

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.

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How Long Do Cats Live?

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.

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All You Need to Know About Spaying or Neutering Your Dog

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.

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What is Leishmaniasis in Dogs?

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.

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Your Guide to Lumps and Bumps on Dogs

We all get them from time to time. Bumps and lumps on the skin seem to appear from nowhere. There’s usually a simple explanation that means they’re harmless enough. For dogs, it’s a similar story.

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How Can I Tell if My Dog Has Ringworm

Ringworm is a fungus and not a parasite like a roundworm or a tapeworm. This fungal infection is common just about everywhere across the globe. It can affect nearly all species of domestic pets, including dogs.

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