Apply tweezers to the tick’s head and pull gently. Animals easily pick up ticks in their fur from the outdoors. Ticks will attach themselves to the skin for several days,…

Yes, cats can get heartworms. Yes, cats can be infected by heartworms. But they do have a lesser incidence of the disease compared with dogs in the same geographical location….

Take him indoors All animals that spend time outdoors are susceptible to fly bites–especially those that are confined to a small area because they can’t run away. Some animals are…

A problem of young, large-breed dogs A hygroma is a fluid-filled cavity, encased by dense fibrous tissue, which develops under the skin on the side of one or both elbows….

Yes, breast tumors in cats are usually malignant. Breast tumors (mammary tumors) in cats, unfortunately, are usually malignant. Up to nine out of ten breast masses in cats seen by…

Problems of several body systems may cause this. Diseases of the digestive tract (especially the oral cavity, throat or esophagus), the liver and the central nervous system may produce excessive…

With behavioral modification and occasionally medication. Dogs may get carsick for two reasons: motion sickness and car-related anxiety. Motion sickness occurs when the moving vehicle causes excessive and continuous stimulation…

There’s always a risk of infection. Although your pet may have a low risk of getting diseases from other animals, vaccinations are important because infection is always a possibility. Some…

Epiphora is excessive tearing. Epiphora, or tearing, is a common problem in brachycephalic (snub-nosed) breeds of dog. Excessive tearing can result from three mechanisms: obstruction to tear flow, eyelid dysfunction,…

My dog suddenly began vomiting three days ago. He vomited twice more that day and once the following day. His veterinarian examined him and said my dog had acute gastritis,…