Our pets are members of the family and we all want to provide them with the best possible care. One of the biggest decisions pet owners must face in caring for their pets is choosing the appropriate diet. It can be daunting to navigate the world of pet foods, especially when recalls and reports of [...]
Hypertension is the medical term for high blood pressure, and, just like humans, the blood pressures of cats and dogs can rise to dangerous levels. The top number in a blood pressure is known as the systolic blood pressure. A normal systolic blood pressure for cats and dogs is between 120 and 130 mm Hg [...]
When was Canine Influenza first diagnosed? The first documented cases of canine flu occurred in racetrack greyhounds around 2003 and was the H3N8 strain. Since then, canine flu has been confirmed in 39 different states across the country. This strain of flu is believed to have originated from a strain of horse flu within the [...]
Lymph nodes are small bean-shaped nodules of tissue located under the skin and within body cavities. These are often mistakenly referred to as glands, and when they become enlarged or firm, referred to as “swollen glands”. Lymph nodes are a very important part of the immune system and create the cells that help fight infection [...]