Euthanasia means inducing death by methods that cause no pain or suffering: an injection of sodium pentobarbital brings an immediate…
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Kennel cough (infectious tracheobronchitis) is a highly contagious inflammation of a dog’s upper airways. Its hallmark is a harsh, dry…
Gastric torsion is a life-threatening emergency: the stomach dilates and twists on its axis, cutting off its blood supply. It…
Osteoarthritis is a progressive joint disease caused by the breakdown of cartilage: as it disappears, bone rubs on bone and…
Cognitive dysfunction syndrome (CDS) is the degeneration of the nervous system in older pets, comparable to Alzheimer’s disease in people….
How you care for the coat depends on the type of hair: short coats need brushing every three or four…
Leishmaniasis is a serious, potentially fatal parasitic disease transmitted by the bite of the sandfly. Spain lies in the Mediterranean…
Atopic dermatitis is a hypersensitivity reaction to environmental allergens such as house dust mites and pollen. In dogs it does…
Hip dysplasia is a hereditary condition caused by malformation of the hip joint: because the joint is loose, the femur…
The main household hazards for dogs and cats are toxic foods (chocolate, onion, grapes, avocado, coffee, alcohol), human medicines (ibuprofen,…