Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) is a viral disease of cats. FIP is a severe form of the feline coronavirus (FCoV) and ultimately leads to death in affected cats due to the systemic immune-mediated disease that it causes. A milder form of FCoV (the enteric form of the virus) is relatively harmles...

Behavior problems are fairly common in dogs and cats, and successfully addressing the issue(s) often requires a bit of time, understanding, and patience. Pet owners often seek out advice and assistance from professionals, including trainers and veterinarians, to help them work through with the issue...

A good understanding of the normal reproductive cycle and timing for ovulation in the bitch is essential for anyone interested in breeding dogs. Prior to the planned mating of the bitch, other factors that should be evaluated and considered include: 1)  Age of the bitch2)  Body condition...

It's estimated that up to one third of pet cats are kept indoors only, and over fifty percent of cats, that are kept indoors, also spend part of their time outdoors.  The indoor environment is fairly static and unchanging. This can lead to boredom and stress for the cat. Stress in cats can be...

It is estimated that up to 10% of dogs have some form of vision and/or hearing impairment. Impaired vision or blindness can occur in dogs affected with conditions such as cataracts, glaucoma, or retinal degeneration. Deafness can be seen in certain breeds such as Dalmations, among others. Many of t...

Successful breeding of dogs is dependent on several factors. One of the most important factors is ovulation timing in the bitch. The reproductive or estrous cycle and timing of ovulation is influenced by several hormones. The Hormones of the Reproductive Cycle and Ovulation Estrogen - This hormo...

One of the more common problem behaviors seen in cats is house soiling (urinating or defecating outside of the litter box). This problem alone is one of the major reasons that cats are relinquished to shelters, cast from households, and, in some cases, euthanized. In most instances this is truly a...

Although grapes and raisins are safe for human consumption, these foods can cause kidney damage in dogs. The damage can be extensive leading to hypovolemic shock (severe imbalance of bodily fluids) and deprivation of oxygen to the kidneys. Although it’s not clear which toxin is the culprit, co...