Pet Health Articles

An abscess is a pocket of infected material, or pus, consisting of bacteria or other organisms, as well as red and white blood cells.

Aggressive pets have the potential to injure people (even their owners), other pets, or themselves at any time. They may act unpredictably when stressed or frightened.

The immune system is designed to protect the body from infection. A normally functioning system recognizes things that are "non-self" such as bacteria, viruses, other microorganisms, pollen, and other small particles that enter or contact the body. The immune system processes the invaders to help prevent disease.

Dogs and cats have two glands located just inside the anal opening called anal sacs, or anal glands. The glands are normal structures that produce fluid with an unpleasant odor. These sacs can become infected, inflamed, or cancerous.

Arthritis is the inflammation of a joint, which can cause pain and/or swelling. Several types exist.

Atopy and food related allergic skin disease are caused by reactions to inhaled, ingested, or absorbed "allergens" (pollen, mold spores, dust, dust mites, food, etc.). This is similar to "hay fever" in humans. However, instead of the sinus and nasal signs in humans, pets may manifest the disease as skin irritation that can include the entire skin surface and ear canals.

If your pet is recovering from a condition that requires a bandage, sling or splint. Proper home care is imperative to your pet's recovery. Complications are much more likely to occur in pets that do not receive proper home care and monitoring.

Bite wounds are common injuries. They have great potential for infection as bacteria are transported under the skin at the time of damage by a tooth. Cat bites frequently become infected and can easily abscess.

Bordetella bronchiseptica is a bacterial agent that, along with several viruses, contributes to Canine Infectious Tracheobronchitis, or "Kennel Cough" disease.

Bronchitis is an inflammation or infection of the lower air passages and their smaller branches. These structures carry air from the windpipe (trachea) and distribute it to the lungs.