From the About.com Colon Cancer Guide: The National Cancer Institute started a program about a year-and-a-half ago that allowed pet owners to enroll their dogs in clinical trials when conventional treatment ... Read More

This week, both the feline and canine urinary diseases sections have been updated. Learn about the kidneys, prostate, urinary bladder stones, and urinary incontinence in pets. Also, learn how lawn ... Read More

Author Jan Ziech's excellent article about her dog's struggle with canine osteosarcoma (bone cancer).. This is part of a larger in-depth article titled "Canine Osteosarcoma and the Irish Setter", also by ... Read More

Good dental health affects the whole body. Learn why dental care is so important for pets and what to expect when your pet goes to the vet for a dental ... Read More

This week, the skin and coat diseases (including ectoparasites) of the cat has been updated. Learn about such topics as itchy parasites and potentially serious immune-mediated skin conditions of the ... Read More

MUSICMARY asks: "My cat is a neutered ginger tom, about 13 years old. Over the last few months he has deteriorated; fur has gone horrible, loss of appetite, and ... Read More

This review features a book from DK Publishing that is subtitled "a training guide for humans". That is a good description - this book is a wonderful "training guide"! Learn ... Read More

A growing list of veterinary terms and phrases. These glossary entries are also featured in various Veterinary Knowledge Quizzes.

CHRISSIE57 asks: "I have a Golden Retriever and last year he was scratching up a storm and I noticed he had bumps on his hindquarters and his sides. Poor ... Read More

Pyometra is a potentially life-threatening infection of the uterus in unspayed dogs and cats. Learn more about this condition and how to treat and prevent it in this glossary entry.

Female cats can start their estrus (heat) cycles as young as four months of age. Signs of estrus can be confusing to pet owners, and cats may become pregnant without ... Read More

Most pet owners know about the health and behavioral benefits of spaying and neutering their pets. If not, check out this article: Top 5 Myths about Spaying and Neutering. ... Read More

Are you curious about what life is like as a veterinarian or veterinary technician? What other "animal-related" careers are there for those who do not wish to pursue vet school? ... Read More

Learn all about canine reproduction: heat cycles, pregnancy, whelping puppies, and how to take care of newborn pups in this newly updated section. Reproduction complications, such as c-sections and uterine ... Read More

TRACIL593 asks: "The other day I noticed two lumps about the size of a pea, on my Persian cat's tail. She is about 16 1/2 years old. I took her ... Read More

The Diseases and Conditions site updating is continuing with the latest update; the Canine Neuromuscular Diseases and Conditions section. Learn more about epilepsy, Wobbler Syndrome, Myasthenia Gravis and more here.

Summer is a time when vets see many cases of otits externa, also known as ear infections. Ear infections are common in dogs that do a lot of swimming, dogs ... Read More

Take a virtual tour of veterinary practices on the web! Meet the staff, tour the facility, and learn something new about pet care and health. Is your practice on ... Read More

After brushing up on the flea life cycle and other flea-related information, test your knowledge of the interesting but bothersome flea.

Fleas are bothersome to humans as well as pets. They may also carry diseases. To fully tackle a flea problem, it is important to know the flea life cycle and ... Read More

The decision to "put to sleep" (euthanize) a pet is never easy. Here are some questions to consider when evaluating the quality of life for your pet. A general rule ... Read More

Many pet owners delay going to the vet when their pet is ill because they know that their pet becomes stressed when faced the carrier, the car ride and the ... Read More

MEGS501 asks: "I have a 10 year old Rat Terrier, she hasn't been eating well and is losing weight. Her back legs seem swollen and full of fluid. This female ... Read More