I'm deeply in love with my little furry buddies. It’s always interested me to care for them in every way possible. So, it was only natural that my curiosity about trying out a career as a veterinarian began to build up. I carried out lots of searc...

According to the American Kennel Club, an organization dedicated to responsible dog ownership, “many common canine diseases can be prevented or treated with available vaccines” (Source). The same study reports that younger dogs (below the age of t...

According to an estimate, Americans share their households with over a hundred and forty million pet dogs and cats. It is also a proven fact that pets have a desire for unconditional love and in return, they offer several health benefits – includi...

There was a time when pets were treated rather differently. Dogs were just animals that can be of assistance in a hunt or guardian of the house. They can also be the one leading or guarding other animals especially in farms and ranches. Cats, on ...

Lately there has been a lot of hysteria surrounding the science of vaccines. The anti-vaccination movement has grown, with many people taking a stand against vaccinations for themselves and even their kids. A kind of hysteria has established as p...

Anafranil contains an active substance called clomipramine. The drug belongs to a group of tricyclic antidepressants. It works by inhibiting the transmission of noradrenaline and serotonin released in synaptic gaps. Anafranil also exhibits an anti...

Cushing syndrome is one of the most common endocrine diseases that dogs can suffer. The common thing is that it appears in animals older than six years and among small dog breeds (such as Yorkshire, Maltese or Schnauzer bichon). It is a chronic di...

When you can take your dog to the vet to treat her injuries, then that’s great. But there may come times when she gets hurt in the middle of the night. And maybe at such times, you might not have access to emergency services. The roads can be fill...

Nobody likes the thought that their pet may be carrying worms: the thought of living, wriggling, repulsive, slimy parasites inside our pets fills us with horror. Added to this, there's the fear that dog worms can cause illness – in pets, and indee...

Visiting a vet can be stressful for dogs, since they don't want to face any pain when they are prodded or poked during an examination. Full of scary sounds, unknown animals, strange people and funny smells, the prodding and poking that the dog...