High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) occurs when blood pressure in blood vessels is higher than normal. Dogs and cats can suffer from hypertension just like humans. Chronic kidney problems, renal failure, diabetes, heart disease, neurological problems, are among the causes that can lead to hypertension in pets. You can ask your veterinarian to check your pet’s […]
Traveling away from familiar places can be very stressful for a pet. Air travel in particular can cause anxiety, especially if your pet must go into the cargo hold, a strange place, and will not be able to see you for several hours. Unless your pet is small enough to fit under your seat in […]
If your cat scratches his ears frequently or shakes his head, the problem could be ear mites. Ear mites are tiny parasites that can cause yeast and bacterial infections. If left untreated, the ear drum could rupture resulting in seizures or deafness. Ear mites are highly contagious and can be passed to other pets in […]
