Tempted to share your holiday feast with your pet?  It's important to remember what's safe and what should be avoided. Foods to consider sharing should be low fat (no butter or sauces) and unseasoned whole foods. Although anything that your pet is unaccustomed to could cause an upset stoma...

Diabetes mellitus is a condition that develops when the body is not capable of producing enough insulin or cannot respond to it the way it should - even if the production of insulin is sufficient. Insulin is a hormone that allows the body to take in glucose for energy and it is produced by the pancr...

Birds have always been and will continue to be popular pets. There are over 8 million pet birds in the United States alone. They are beautiful, intelligent and relatively easy to care for if you have the know-how. Here are some tips on pet bird ownership, health and the best ways to care for them....

Diabetes mellitus is a condition that occurs when the body is not capable of producing enough insulin or cannot respond to it the way it should, even if the production of insulin is sufficient. Insulin is a hormone that allows the body to take in glucose for energy. It is produced by the pancreas' i...

Approximately 54% of dogs and cats in the United States are overweight or obese. Obesity can contribute to or complicate the treatment of many other diseases and conditions in pets including high blood pressure, diabetes, blood lipid disorders, osteoarthritis and intervertebral disk disease, ur...

Anesthetics and sedatives are routinely given to veterinary patients having surgery. Additionally, these drugs are often administered to pets needing certain procedures in which they need to lay still or where movement of the patient could be detrimental such as a CT scan, MRI or a biopsy. Anes...

A veterinarian may recommend subcutaneous (sub-Q) fluids for pets with health problems that lead to dehydration, or as a means of ensuring adequate hydration in the face of certain illnesses.  Pets with kidney disease, for example, or pets with excessive fluid losses from vomiting or diarrhea,...

Trouble viewing this video? Click here   What is Gastric Dilation-Volvulus (Bloat)? Gastric dilation-volvulus (GDV) is a serious disorder that can be fatal if it goes untreated. More commonly referred to as "bloat," GDV is a condition in which the dog's stomach fills with gas and subsequen...