Health in South Africa

Considering that most commercial dog food brands use chicken as their main ingredients, it’s clear that chicken is safe for your puppy. However, so...

It takes just six minutes for a dog to die in a hot car If a dog’s internal temperature goes above 41°C it is at risk of heatstroke, which only 50...

In case you're wondering, yes, dogs can fake a cough. Have you ever wondered if your dog's sudden illness could all be a ploy for attention? Take ...

Influenza viruses jumping from pigs to dogs have been identified, which begs the question if similar viruses could jump from dogs to humans. Dog l...

It is heartbreaking and scary to see your pet choking and not knowing what to do. First of all, don’t panic. There is a way to perform the Heimlich...

Washington - The British Veterinary Association felt compelled to hop onto Twitter to issue a notable statement: "There's currently no reliable sci...

With another higher-than-average tick season looming, veterinarians should be preparing for the inevitable onslaught of tick-related veterinary vis...

Canine distemper is a contagious and serious viral illness with no known cure. The disease affects dogs, and certain species of wildlife, such as r...

Read Before You Buy - What is Your Pet Food Package Telling You? For the conscientious pet owner, shopping for pet food can be frustrating and bewi...

Dogs love to munch away on grass, and some even make it part of their daily routine. Fortunately, most experts believe it isn't something you shoul...

For the past two decades or so, many people have been choosing a vegetarian or vegan diet over a traditional animal protein based diet. Their reaso...

Cheyletiellosis in Dogs The Cheyletiella mite is a highly contagious, zoonotic skin parasite that feeds on the the keratin layer of the skin - the ...

Sarcoptic mange, commonly known as canine scabies, is caused by the parasite Sarcoptes scabiei. These microscopic mites can invade the skin of heal...

An occasional cause of skin conditions in pets is caused by Ringworm. The scientific name for this disease is Dermatophytosis. It is caused by a fu...

Rabies is a severe, and often fatal, viral polioencephalitis that specifically affects the gray matter of the dog's brain and its central nervous s...

Progressive Retinal Atrophy is a group of eye diseases of the retina, which lead to blindness. It has actually become a bit of a catch-all term for...

Canine Parvovirus Infection in Dogs The canine parvovirus (CPV) infection is a highly contagious viral illness that affects dogs. The virus manifes...

How to Treat Dog Kennel Cough Kennel cough (canine infectious tracheobronchitis) is a disease that affects the trachea lining, thereby causing mino...

Hip Dysplasia is a hereditary disease that affects the hip joints of dogs. Hip dysplasia is characterized by a looseness in the hip joint that caus...

Canine herpesvirus is generally referred to as CHV, and is a leading cause of puppy deaths, especially in puppies one to three weeks of age. We hav...

Raising puppies can be an extremely rewarding experience or it may produce frustration and failure. The following information is provided in order ...

Osteosarcoma, a type of bone cancer, is a rare but very aggressive form of cancer that primarily affects teenagers. Among some large-sized dog bree...

Torsion of the stomach in the dog is characterized by life-endangering distension of the stomach with gas; the stomach is usually found to be sever...

Entropion is a condition where the eyelid rolls inward, causing the eyelashes to contact the surface of the eye. Either upper or lower lids may be ...

Elbow dysplasia is an inherited disease which primarily affects intermediate and large breed dogs. A high incidence of occurrence has been noted in...

Genetic diseases are unfortunately quite common in many purebred and mixed breed dogs. Dr. Jerold S. Bell of the Cummings School of Veterinary Med...

FLEAS Dogs pick up fleas from the environment. The adult flea lives on the dog, feeding off its blood. Therefore, flea dirt is composed of blood. B...

Demodectic mange (Demodecosis) is caused by an external parasite that is also present in low numbers on healthy animals, including people. Whether ...