Intervertebral Disk Disease (IVDD) in Dogs You might have heard the term “slipped disk” being applied to people, but did you know that dogs can get a similar disease? Vets refer to it as intervertebral disk disease, or IVDD. Aside...
Think about an itchy pet and fleas are probably the first thing to spring to mind. These tiny bloodsucking insects are the most common external parasite of cats and dogs and can cause a great deal of itching and discomfort....
The word “emergency” probably brings to mind images of frantic phone calls, wailing ambulances and nurses and doctors rushing left and right. While real-world medical emergencies aren’t quite as dramatic as reality TV might have us believe, they can certainly...
What is a Heartworm and How it is Transmitted?There are many complications that you should try to avoid when you have a pet and one of them is heartworm disease. Unfortunately, this specific complication can be hard to track because...
Although cats have a reputation for being aloof, they can be very affectionate when they’re won over. Kittens can be wonderful, loving companions as well! Having said that, pets are for life – so they require lots of love, dedication...
“Senior pets” refer to cats above 10 years old, and dogs in the last ~25% of their breed’s estimated lifespan. As your pets approach their golden years, you may worry about them developing health issues that you may not be...
This article will discuss Giardia in cats and dogs - including the signs, treatments and other things that paw-rents need to look out for.What is Giardia?Giardia is a parasite that affects many types of animals (including cats and dogs).Giardia can...
Looking back on 2023, it has been an exciting year. We were featured in several media : Vulcan Post, 联合早报, 新明日报, Weekender, e27. We also had an opportunity to be interviewed on radio by CNA93.8 and MONEY FM89.3. We now have our...
Puppies are adorable bundles of joy that will melt almost everyone’s heart. However, we should always remember that a puppy (any pet, really) is a living being that has needs and deserves respect. Pets are for life – so they...
Ear infections are extremely common in cats and dogs, and recur often. In fact, paw-rents can get so frustrated with repeated ear infections in their pets that they may just decide to let the ear infections be. Are you one...
Nobody wants to feel pain, and we definitely wouldn’t want our fur-kids to feel pain either. Therefore, it makes sense that we’d want to spot the signs of pain in our cats and dogs as early as possible, so that...
Liver disease doesn’t refer to a single disease. “Liver disease” refers to a group of conditions that affect the liver. This may make you feel even more intimidated if your dog has been diagnosed with “liver disease”. However, don’t panic!...
