Getting to the Heart of the Matter: Mitral Valve Disease Having a pet diagnosed with heart disease can be a confusing and overwhelming experience. Maybe your veterinarian mentioned that your dog has a heart murmur, and you are not sure how concerned you should be. Or your dog suddenly developed difficulty breathing, was hospitalized, and […]
Seizing the Day: Understanding Seizures in Our Pets Dogs and cats have complex nervous systems, and this is part of why humans love them. Their brains are what lets them live, learn, and love. But having an advanced central nervous system also creates opportunities for things to go wrong. Seizures are one example of this. […]
Canine Noise Phobias: With a Bang, a Whimper For most dogs, a loud noise is startling. However, for some, it can trigger an episode of complete panic. This type of response is known as a phobia: a maladaptive anxiety response that results in extremely fearful behavior. Not all fearful reactions are phobic — for […]