While sweat glands are designed to aid with cooling in humans, heat release does not occur in dogs this same way. Dogs lack the normal, predominant sweat glands that humans and other species have. How ...

Dog bites happen. Fortunately, Dr. Sophia Yin knows what to do to fend off or prevent dog bites. For more from Dr. Yin, find her on Facebook or at drsophiayin.com! With all of the dog bite attacks ...

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 ...

Let me fill you in on a little secret: Dr. Google isn’t always right! Veterinarians often cringe when pet owners find information (or shall I say “mis-information”) on the Internet. Unless it comes ...

Dr. Laurie Hess is our resident exotics expert and contributes regularly on the Pet Health Network. For more from Dr. Hess, find her on Facebook! When I tell people I treat rodents, often their ...

Ticks are terrible little parasites that carry multiple, nasty diseases that can affect both animals and people. Ticks are almost so common, people sometimes dismiss them as a concern, but it’s so ...

Dr. Sophia Yin gives some sage advice on breaking up a tussle between dogs. For more from Dr. Yin, find her on Facebook or at drsophiayin.com! If you have a dog and he goes to the dog park, lives with ...

Background:The Chartreux descends from France and is not recognized by the GCCF in the UK because it is too similar to a blue/grey coated British shorthair.Despite being a rare breed, the Chartreux 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 ...

Overview of feline upper respiratory infections It’s true: our feline friends can get colds, too! As is the case with humans, the culprits to blame for these nasty colds are bacteria or viruses, ...

Do you have a small dog that likes to wolf down treats or rawhides really quickly? If so, this blog is a must read! Your dog’s throatThe esophagus is a thin sheet of muscle located within the thorax ...

Dr. Ruth MacPete offers tips to help you have an easier time getting your cat to the vet. For more from Dr. MacPete, find her on Facebook or at www.drruthpetvet.com! There are more cats in American ...