The hormone cortisol is important for immune support and stress regulation. When your dog suffers from a lack or excess of this hormone, it can spell major trouble for their well-being. The medical term for Cushing's disease is hyperadrenocorticism, which occurs when...
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Feline Hyperesthesia
A cat's tail is like a woman's hair - they fret about it, you'd best not try to pull it, and it's state of well-being can be an indicator of their mood (dry, dishevelled and frizzy... run!). Many “cat people” know that their cat’s tail is like a window to their...
Common Digestive Problems in Cats
Felines can be picky eaters, and they often have no qualms about letting you know when they're "unsatisfied" with their meals. But can you sense the difference between a stubborn feline-food-snob and a cat suffering from digestion problems? Cats are very similar, but...
Gastrointestinal Disease in Dogs
The gastrointestinal system is like the engine of a car - it processes the "fuel" (food) and makes the "car" (dog) go. If your canine's GI system isn't running properly, they're at risk of "stalling". Canine gastrointestinal (GI) disorders affect the stomach and...
Kidney Failure in Dogs
Let's face it, dogs pee on just about everything... But did you know that frequent urination, combined with signs of dehydration, blood in urine and pain in the lower body can mean trouble for your dog's kidneys? Just like in our bodies, your dog’s kidneys are very...
CBD Oil for Glaucoma in Dogs – Symptoms & Treatment
It’s very important that you are keeping an eye on your dog’s eyes. Glaucoma is a condition in dogs where pressure is placed on the eye causing inadequate fluid drainage. Glaucoma is a serious condition that can cause permanent blindness in dogs, if it is not treated...
Abdominal Pain In Dogs
Dogs can be very positive influences in our lives - their unconditional loyalty and love for their family is something to aspire to. While they take special care of our needs, it isn't always obvious what could be affecting your dog internally. It’s never easy to see...
Cancer in Cats
Cancer. The 'Big C'. It's an all-too-common factor in many people's lives. Unfortunately, it's also very prevalent in our pets. Nearly 1 in 5 cats will develop some form of cancer in their lifetime. How can we reduce that number? What can we do as loving pet owners...
Geriatric Life for Dogs
It's a subject all dog owners dread: your dog is getting old. As our canines shift from being active and healthy to aged and geriatric, families can struggle to come to terms with the effects of aging. When our dogs get 'long in the tooth', there are many changes to...
Hair Loss in Dogs
Look in any dog owner's car, on their couch or in their vacuum filter you'll find it: enough dog hair to weave a king-sized blanket. Shedding causes both dogs and their owners grief, but do you know the difference between normal shedding and severe hair loss...
Travel Anxiety in Dogs
Cross-country road trip? Vacation to a beach resort?? Expensive hobby convention in the big city??? No matter where you're going or why, travelling is almost always exciting... until you look into your dog's eyes and see the fear, sadness and anxiety. It can be a...
Cat Phobias
Cats have many defining characteristics: confidence, bravado and determination. One side of cats we don't often see is their capacity for fear. Feline phobias, like any irrational fear, can be extremely distressing for your cat. It's a common occurrence in the...