Pet Wisdom
The serious tick-borne disease ehrlichiosis is seen in dogs across the Southeastern and Southwestern United States. Early treatment is essential to preventing this condition from progressing to its more severe stages. Our vets explain the stages, symptoms and treatments for ehrlichiosis in dogs.
Tick fever, or Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, is a condition dogs can develop that's caused by rickettsii bacteria, which spread through tick bites. Our veterinarians explain some symptoms of tick fever in dogs and treatment options.
Regular visits to the vet are important for your cat. In this post, our vets explain why this is and discuss how often you should take your cat to the vet for a wellness exam.
Ticks can spread many serious diseases to cats, dogs and humans. In this post, our veterinarians explain how you can protect your pet and your family from these external parasites.
Is your cat coughing instead of purring? This is a sign that something is irritating your pet's lungs, airway or throat. Here, our vets share some common causes of cat coughs and what to do.
Lyme disease is a common tick-transmitted disease seen in people and pets across North America. Although Lyme disease in people often leads to chronic symptoms such as joint pain, Lyme disease in dogs is treatable. Here our team explains some causes, symptoms, and treatments for Lyme disease in dogs.
Spotting blood in your dog’s stool, diarrhea or vomit is bound to cause both concern and alarm. Today our team shares some of the causes, symptoms and treatments for bloody diarrhea and vomit in dogs.
Diarrhea can cause alarm in pet owners and discomfort for your pup. Today, our vets explain some common causes of diarrhea, what to do if your dog's stool is bloody, and when it's time to call an emergency vet.
Much like their canine cousins, cats can suffer from itchy, painful skin conditions caused by allergies. In today's post, vets explain some causes of skin allergies in cats and how they can be treated.
Tick-borne illnesses can seriously threaten the health of dogs (and people) in California. Today, our vets discuss a few of the most common tick-borne illnesses in dogs and the symptoms to watch for.
