Halloween treats and decorations can pose safety risks for our pets, including exotic pets. Curious species prone to chewing are probably the most at risk, such as rabbits, ferrets, rats ... Read More

It's that time of year again: Halloween. There are many pet hazards related to this October holiday -- some are well-known (i.e. the dangers of chocolate overindulgence), and some aren't. ... Read More

Have you ever wondered what a gizzard is for? What exactly a bird's beak is made out of? Look here for a quick lesson in the basics of avian anatomy, ... Read More

Enjoy virtual tours of veterinary clinics and hospitals from around the world. See what other practices offer, and possibly learn something new; many veterinary practice sites include pet health ... Read More

PCOWLES asks: "My friend has a young puppy who has been having incontinence problems. The puppy has sores on her legs and belly from the constant flow of urine. She ... Read More

Lianne McLeod recently (the About.com Guide to Exotic Pets) is continuing her Dermatology Diary report of her two dogs, Asia and Simba. This week, rain hampers progress a little bit ... Read More

This FAQ is from a recent question posted in the Veterinary Medicine forum. The viewer is frustrated because while she is using flea products regularly on her pet, she is ... Read More

I don't have a horse, but I do worry about being out hiking with the dogs during hunting season. In this article by Horses Guide Katherine Blocksdorf, learn tips to ... Read More

One of my cats loves to eat grass. Then again, he loves to eat everything he can! Why do pets eat grass? It may be normal, some pets seem to ... Read More

CLUEBIE asks: "I have a 15 year old cat. As of lately, he's been extremely vocal and meowing at all odd hours of the day and night. The vet really ... Read More

Lianne McLeod recently (the About.com Guide to Exotic Pets) introduced her two dogs, Asia and Simba, to the viewers of this site. Lianne is in the process of writing a ... Read More

Although hairballs may be the topics of jokes among thoughtless humans, they are a source of discomfort or worse, for cats. Learn how to recognize hairball problems and how to ... Read More

Hepatic Lipidosis is the medical term for Fatty Liver, seen most often in cats. Learn how this condition can occur and what cats are most at risk in this FAQ.

Cherry eye is a common term for a prolapse of the third eyelid (nictitating membrane) of dogs. This produces a very red lump in the inside corner of the eye. ... Read More

Like human medicine, some veterinarians choose to specialize in one particular species, type of medicine (i.e. dermatology) or surgery. What makes a veterinarian a "specialist", and should your pet be ... Read More

Last week Lianne McLeod (the About.com Guide to Exotic Pets) introduced her two dogs, Asia and Simba who suffer from allergies. Intense itching, hair loss and sores were becoming part ... Read More

New bird owners are often under the assumption that all bird products are "bird-safe" products. As great as that would be, it is unfortunately just not true. Many of the ... Read More

The Vet School Diaries were started several years ago by Joanne, a student preparing for her freshman year at Cornell and continuing for the subsequent vet school years. Joanne has ... Read More

PARENTSANDPETS asks: "An older couple in our family refuses to ask for help, or find homes for the pets. Therefore they live with 3 pets in the house that they ... Read More