Vet Talks

Heart failure or congestive heart failure may develop when the heart begins to deteriorate and can no longer pump blood effectively in the body. It’s essential to understand both the causes of heart failure and its early signs and symptoms so you can seek veterinary care as soon as possible and support your little one...

Unfortunately, leukemia is not an exclusive condition for humans. It can also happen in dogs and cats and they must be treated as serious conditions as well. What some pet parents may not realize is that canine leukemia and feline leukemia are two separate conditions that have more differences beyond affecting different species. What Is...

Humans have the habit to brush their teeth every day but when it comes to our pets, this task can be complicated. Poor hygiene is a big problem as it can cause plaque and tartar that is dangerous for our pets. Unfortunately, it can affect more than 80% of dogs and cats over 3 years...

The liver is one of the most important organs in the body. It is responsible for many metabolic functions, such as digesting food and filtering the blood, among others. Unfortunately, liver issues in birds are very common as our little feathered friends are very prone to both acute and chronic liver disease. That is why...

Have you seen your dog make a noise like they are choking? It may be reverse sneezing, which can happen to any dog, of any age or breed. However, it is more frequent in small breed dogs, including most brachycephalic breeds (dogs with flat noses). What Is Reverse Sneezing? In a normal sneeze, the air...

Yeast infections are a common fungal infection in dogs and cats caused by Malassezia, although other types of fungi can be the cause, but less frequently. These organisms are a normal part of the fungal flora on the skin, ears, oral cavity, and body orifices. Under healthy circumstances, this fungi organism is balanced and does...

Spaying is a term that refers to the removal of the female reproductive organs, the ovaries and/or the uterus. Some pet owners may have concerns when talking about spaying their pets. You may ask yourself if there are benefits or if you will regret it in the future. So here are some good reasons to...

Neutering is a term used to refer to the removal of the testicles of a male pet. There are still many people who have doubts about neutering their pets. Some pet owners, especially men, feel like neutering is taking away their pet’s manhood, while many others are afraid of possible weight gain or personality changes....

Collars are an essential part of dog ownership. They allow dogs to be identified, they allow pet parents to walk their pooches on a leash and they also provide a proper place to hang important information such as ID, license, and vaccination status, for instance. For many pet parents, getting a collar for your new...

Today we are talking about the most charismatic felines in this world, of course, I am talking about cats. As much as they are independent and appear to be made of iron, kitties can suffer from infectious diseases, especially respiratory ones like Feline Calicivirus. What Is Feline Calicivirus? Calicivirus is an infectious disease that directly...