Sepsis, an overwhelming infection in the body, results in severe inflammation. Untreated it results in severe sepsis, which can cause multi-organ failure (e.g., acute kidney failure, acute respiratory ...

Those of us who’ve raised a dog or two are familiar with how fast dogs can grow, especially when they’re puppies. Sometimes, it seems as if they gain inches and pounds by the hour! Occasionally, ...

Background Contentious rumors have dated Basenjis to the days of Egyptian Pharaohs. Drawings of that time seem to support the notion that very similar looking dogs were given as gifts, but whether ...

Kidney disease is a common problem in cats, affecting more than 1/3 of older cats 1,2. There are a number of causes that may affect different age groups and have different consequences. Ultimately ...

As an emergency critical care specialist, vomiting is the #1 reason why I see dogs presenting to the animal ER. So, if you notice that your dog keeps throwing up, how many times is too many before you ...

For more from Dr. Ernie Ward, visit www.DrErnieWard.com or on Facebook. In 1912 a brilliant neurosurgeon, Dr. Harvey Cushing, reported an unusual case of a young lady with what he termed ...

Kidney disease is a common problem of older dogs, affecting an estimated 10% of canines in their lifetimes 1. There are a number of causes that may affect different age groups and have different ...

Dr. Sophia Yin discovers that some dogs' libido doesn't always disappear after neutering. When you think about Valentine’s Day most people think about love, but this story is more about libido and ...

How common is cancer in dogs? Unfortunately, cancer is one of the leading causes of death in older animals. According to the Animal Cancer Foundation (ACF), 1 out of every 4 dogs will develop cancer ...

Nobody likes a smelly litterbox. While even the cleanest kitty condo will possess a particular perfume, how can a cat guardian separate stinky from sickly? How can you tell if your cat’s urine is ...

Some heart diseases are “peracute” or sudden onset. There may be no warning signs or pre-existing symptoms and if your cat has not had a thorough physical examination, sudden onset heart disease can ...

Masha, a cat from Obninsk, Russia is being praised as a hero after saving a baby who was left in a box outside in freezing temperatures, reports Jenna Mullins of E!Online. Not only did the brave Tabby ...