When is pet insurance not worth enrolling your pet in? Unfortunately, when they have already had many varied health conditions. Like human life insurance, no pre-existing conditions are covered by any of the major pet insurance companies.  >> more

The majority of animals that visit the vet for anything other then routine vaccines are there because of complaints from weight-related issues. Dangerous to the point of potentially lethal, our pets are in just as much of as a weight epidemic as their humans and without intervention, most dogs would eat themselves to the point of near explosion.  >> more

Contrary to popular belief, the hair of dogs and cats generally does not cause allergies. Instead, it is the dander of the pet causing reactions. Dander is the scales of dead skin that are constantly being shed by all mammals.  >> more

Food allergies in dogs and cats can cause itching, scratching and alopecia. Often it can be hard to differentiate allergy-related alopecias and those caused by fleas.  >> more

Food allergies are often the problem and switching the dog to a hypoallergenic diet is normally the first step. If that controls the allergic reaction and therefore the itch, then the dog remains on that diet for the remainder of its life.  >> more

Your dog is always thirsty and urinates constantly, to the point where he can no longer hold his bladder and pees in the house. You shrug this off as old age, however is could be Cushing's Disease.  >> more

Veterinary anesthesia used to be a risk but not any more. With better anesthetics, superior monitoring equipment and a greater understanding of the canine physiology, veterinarians are successfully performing lifesaving surgeries on animals that even two decades ago would not have been possible.  >> more

The marking that happens inside the home is no longer necessary in the dog’s mind. In fact, most dogs will often become less aggressive after having their sex organs removed. This should not be confused with becoming less protective.  >> more

As dogs age, a natural bluish-grey cloudiness develops in the lens of the eye called Nuclear Sclerosis. This is normal and caused by a hardening of the lens. It does not interfere with their distance sight but does affect their ability to focus on objects close up.   >> more

Allergies are on an upswing in dogs and many food allergies manifest themselves in the form of ear infections. There are usually other symptoms as well such as itchy, flaky skin but often on their own are not bad enough to worry an owner.   >> more