July heat waves have led the American Veterinary Medical Association to create a video with heatstroke prevention tips for cats and dogs. The video features Dr. W. Ron DeHaven, CEO of the AVMA, listing ways to keep cats cool this summer, such as keeping cats indoors, especially where there might be air conditioning.
DeHaven discusses the [...]

Cataracts are an eye problem that most people are familiar with but don’t really understand. We all know about the cloudiness that creeps into the eyes of our aging dogs, but feel helpless to prevent it. Some dogs may even develop cataracts while they’re still fairly young. But are cataracts simply a sign of aging, [...]

According to the Department of Transportation U.S. Airlines killed, injured or lost 224 dogs between 2005 and 2009. Of those the airlines reported 122 to be dog deaths, 22 other pet deaths, 55 injuries and 33 lost pets.
The Department of Transportation reports that Continental Airlines was on top of the list with 58 deaths, injuries [...]

Since 1999, Cryptococcus gattii has emerged as an important pathogen of humans and animals in southwestern British Columbia. Cryptococcosis is a fungal disease found worldwide in human and animal populations. C. gattii has posed new diagnostic and treatment challenges to veterinary practitioners working within the recently identified endemic region.
Clinical cryptococcosis has been reported worldwide in multiple [...]

By Dr. Ellen Friedman
For the Times Herald-Record
Published: 2:00 AM – 07/21/10

It’s called the “great imitator.” Addison’s disease, also known as hypoadrenocorticism, is a disease with symptoms that are common in many other ailments, making diagnosis difficult and sometimes a process of elimination. But once Addison’s is correctly diagnosed, a properly treated dog can live a [...]