Canine distemper is a highly contagious and potentially fatal viral disease in dogs. Dr. David Koncal, a veterinarian from the Northfield Veterinary Clinic in Northfield, Ohio, talks about the signs and symptoms of canine distemper, as well as how it c…
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Using Medication to Address Behavioral Problems in Pets
Behavior problems in pets can lead to a very unhappy household, and even the relinquishment of the pet to a shelter. Behavioral problems can be managed in a number of different ways, one of which is through the use of medication.Dr. Sharon Crowell-Davi…
Canine Parvovirus
Canine parvovirus, a potentially fatal disease discovered in 1978, is one of the most threatening viruses for dogs, especially puppies. Dr. Sandy Willis discusses the signs and symptoms of canine parvovirus, as well as how it can be treated and prevented.
Feline Hypertension
Cats, like their owners, can suffer from high blood pressure. Dr. Bernadine Cruz, a small animal veterinarian in Laguna Beach, Calif., talks about high blood pressure in cats, also known as feline hypertension.
Arthritis and Pets
Arthritis in pets, like humans, is very common, especially as our pets age. In fact, osteoarthritis affects almost half of all of U.S. pets. Dr. Craig Prior, with Murphy Road Animal Hospital in Nashville, talks about arthritis in pets, including causes…
The Perils of Pudgy Pets
Dr. Rick Marrinson of Orlando, Fla., discusses the growing problem of pet obesity and the real medical problems that go with it, including heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. Every pound of extra weight an animal puts on requires a mile of extra blood…