Only a healthy pet is a happy companion. Assuring your pet's daily well-being requires regular care and close attention to any hint of...

Change is seasons, requires a change in care. Heat Stroke Heatstroke may kill or seriously injure your pet—but it can easily be avoided...

Few things stimulate a cat's pleasure faster than catnip. Exposure to this simple herb can reveal a new side to their feline personality....

Nothing must spoil the joys of becoming a new parent. Not even your pets. But family cats with normal, every day habits can pose a risk...

Thanks to advancements in veterinary care, today’s cats can live well into their teen years. It is not uncommon for cats to live to be 18...

Bringing an animal home to become a member of your family is certainly an exciting time. However, you want to be careful when your new...

If you’re still on the fence about getting a pet for your child, you should know that there are many benefits of owning a pet for...

If you have a child who is struggling, pet therapy for children is a proven therapy treatment that works for a variety of conditions....

Obedience training helps prevent negative encounters between family members and the dog. It reinforces the bond between the handler(s)...

Experts agree that widespread use of vaccines within the last century has prevented death and disease in millions of animals. Pets, like...

The Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery confirms that feline emotional wellbeing, behaviour and physical health are a result of how...

Prepare your house for your pet's arrival. A special place should be designated for it to eat, sleep, and eliminate. Obtain any necessary...

Vetopedia is a glossary of terms used by vets in treating animals. JUMP TO A SECTION A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z...

Admission into veterinary medical school is competitive; so start early. Students interested in a career in veterinary medicine should...

Veterinarians employ state-of-the-art technology that is very similar to technology used in the treatment of humans. Veterinarians in...

How veterinary medicine can help you & your pet enjoy the longest and fullest life together. Doctors of Veterinary Medicine and...

Your veterinarian is there to help you and your furry friend, but will also rely on your awareness of small changes in your pet's...

Hip dysplasia is a congenital disease that, in its more severe form, can eventually cause lameness and painful arthritis of the joints....

Luxating patella is a condition where the kneecap (patella) moves out of its normal position. Luxating patella is one of the most common...

The rupture of the cruciate ligament is the most common knee injury in the dog. This injury has two common presentations. One is the...