Reviewed for accuracy on March 16, 2020 by Brittany Kleszynski, DVM Coccidia is a microscopic parasite that takes up an unwelcome residence in your pet’s intestines. The most common strain that infects pets is known as Isospora. While it is most commonly an issue for puppies and kittens (newborns don’t have a hearty immune system… Read More

Giardia, which causes a condition called giardiasis, is a parasite infection that affects the intestinal tract of cats, dogs, and even humans. The parasite is passed from one animal to another in the form of a hard-shelled cyst via fecal matter or contaminated food, water, and surfaces. This shell allows the parasite to live outside… Read More

If your dog or cat has suffered an accident or injury and is bleeding, the first step you need to follow is to calmly assess the situation, determining the severity of blood flow. If it is a minor scrape or cut, you can handle it yourself. However, if your pet is bleeding anywhere from moderately… Read More

Key Takeaways A particularly common issue that affects senior dogs is vision impairment. There are several signs to look for to determine if your dog is losing vision, including loss of interest in exploring or playing, white spots or cloudy eyes, and clumsy behavior or running into things. Dogs with impaired vision can still live… Read More

In November 2018, after receiving reports of suspected vitamin D toxicity in dogs who had eaten dry dog food, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a recall of certain dry dog food brands. The FDA then expanded the recall in December 2018 after further testing revealed additional dry dog foods that contained dangerously high… Read More

The Tellington TTouch (not a typo) method focuses on healing, positive animal training, and communication. In particular, this method helps people relate to animals compassionately to help develop a deeper connection. The method was developed by Linda Tellington-Jones, Ph.D. (Hon) four decades ago. Since inception, the Tellington TTouch method has helped rehabilitate wildlife, zoo animals,… Read More

Dogs misbehave in all sorts of ways, like chewing on furniture, barking incessantly, or being aggressive toward strangers. These behaviors can not only frustrate pet parents but also jeopardize the health of the dog and the humans with whom it comes into contact. As a last resort, a frustrated pet parent may take their misbehaving… Read More

Since the era of antibiotic usage began in the 1940s (approximately a decade after Sir Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin), antibiotics have transformed the practice of both human and veterinary medicine. They have allowed physicians and veterinarians to combat bacterial infections and save countless lives in the process. However, it wasn’t long before bacteria started developing… Read More

Quick answer: no, do not give your dog acetaminophen. Acetaminophen, more commonly referred to as Tylenol and sometimes called paracetamol, is a medicine many people use to treat aches and pains both mild and moderate in nature. When someone experiences menstrual cramps, arthritis discomfort, muscle sprains, fevers, or headaches, their doctor might point them to… Read More

At first glance, the topic of this article may sound pretty gross to you. The idea of transplanting dog poop into anything but the trash likely conjures up some less-than-appealing images in your mind. In reality, fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) is a very beneficial procedure for treating gastrointestinal disease. FMT has not been extensively researched… Read More

Quick answer: no, do not give your dog aspirin. Aspirin, also referred to as acetylsalicylic acid (ASA), is a medicine frequently used to treat inflammation, aches, and pains. When humans experience a toothache or headache, this over-the-counter pharmaceutical is considered indispensable. In some cases, it’s also used to reduce the severity of a fever. Can… Read More