AS SPRING arrives, dog owners are being urged to take extra care as ticks thrive in warmer weather. These tiny, blood-sucking pests are becoming more active now and can lead to kidney failure in ...

With spring finally upon us and summer around the corner, many of us will be looking to get outside and enjoy the countryside after a very cold winter. And the same is true for our pets, who will ...

“One of the more common diseases transmitted by ticks in the UK is Lyme disease, which can lead to kidney failure in dogs. Early signs of Lyme disease include a lack of appetite, weight loss, and ...

A veterinarian has shared a list of the five cat breeds he'd 'never own' as they could lead to serious problems.

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Since detection dogs use their exceptional sense of smell to sniff out a wide variety of substances — including explosives, drugs, money, blood, or even certain diseases or medical conditions — the ...

Canine distemper is a highly contagious, serious disease that attacks dogs’ respiratory, gastrointestinal and nervous systems, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association.

Before receiving a kidney transplant, patients with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease often undergo a nephrectomy. But there hasn’t been clear guidance on who’s a good candidate ...

The main difference is that while cognitive decline in humans is called Alzheimer’s disease, in dogs, it’s known as cognitive dysfunction syndrome (CDS). However, it’s important to also ...