In simpler terms, “patellar luxation” means the dislocation of the kneecap.  This condition occurs when the kneecap, or the patella, is dislocated from its normal position in the groove of the femur. 

Tooth resorption will occur when cells called odontoclasts destroy the surfaces of the tooth root by causing the enamel to be resorbed.  As this happens, layers of the tooth disappear, exposing the pulp cavity and causing pain and sensitivity.

If you have ever seen a corneal ulcer, then you know how alarming and ugly they can look.  Don’t worry, they are not life threatening; but they are very painful and need immediate attention.   

If you are a cat owner, you have no doubt heard of the Feline Leukemia Virus, commonly referred to as FeLV.  It is by far the most prevalent disease in cats, killing 85% of infected cats within three years of diagnosis.

As we’re all well aware, the late summer months are the peak of “wildfire season”.  Most families have some sort of evacuation plan, but are your pets part of your plan?  Fires, whether they are grass fires or house fires, can start and travel very quickly.  Having a written out and practiced plan is the best way to keep you and your entire household safe. 

Leptospirosis is a disease caused by contact and infection of the Leptospira bacteria.  These leptospires will spread throughout the entire body, reproducing in the liver, kidneys, central nervous system, eyes, and reproductive system.  Although dogs are most commonly affected

Have you ever experienced the helpless and terrifying feeling of frantically searching for your lost pet?  Maybe they got lost in town when they darted out the front door; or in the woods while out for a walk.  Perhaps you were on vacation and they were lost in an unfamiliar environment. 

Rabies is a very serious and fatal virus that affects the central nervous system of an animal or human.  Although any warm-blooded mammal can contract the rabies virus, it is most commonly found in wild animals such as coyotes, foxes, raccoons, skunks, and bats.  The virus is spread through…

Atopic dermatitis, also known as canine atopy, is a hypersensitivity, or over-reaction, to commonplace substances in the environment.  These allergens may include plant pollens, house dust mites, mold spores, etc

Most people have heard the term “anemia”, either referred to in humans or animals.  Anemia is a condition that occurs when the number of red blood cells in the body falls below the normal values, or they function improperly.

Hyperthyroidism is very rare in dogs but fairly common in cats.  Also called thyrotoxicosis, hyperthyroidism is caused by an increase in production of T3 and T4 (thyroid hormones) from an enlarged thyroid gland in a cat’s neck region.  In most cases, this is caused by an adenoma, a non-cancerous tumor.

Cats can get acne too??  That’s right; we humans aren’t the only ones!  Some cats will only get acne one time in their life, while others may have a life-long struggle with it.  Feline acne doesn’t seem to have any preference for age, gender or breed either.  (Boy, it is a lot like human acne isn’t it?!)  Understanding what it is and how to treat it will make things easier on both you and your feline friend.

We all like to think of our homes as being safe havens for our pets.  We are offering them protection from the dangers of the outside world, right?  What some people are not aware of however, are the dangers that lurk INSIDE our homes.  Unfortunately, there are several products that we may use on a daily basis that are very dangerous, and sometimes even fatal, to our animals.