Dog & Cat Diseases: Video Series

Before adopting a cat with toxoplasmosis, it's important to understand that toxoplasmosis is a threat to humans. Find out how to get a cat treated for toxoplasma by a veterinarian with help from a staff veterinarian in this free video on cat health and pet care.

Cat spraying, also known as urine spraying, is a normal behavior of male cats who have reached sexual maturity. Prevent cat spray by neutering a cat with help from a staff veterinarian in this free video on cat health and pet care.

Cat acne is often misunderstood, but it usually forms on the chin in pustules and pimples. Treat cat acne by keeping the chin clean and free of irritants with help from a staff veterinarian in this free video on cat health and pet care.

Diabetes in cats is very common, and it is caused by a lack of insulin production in the pancreas. Look for a cat that drinks and urinates frequently as a sign of diabetes with help from a staff veterinarian in this free video on cat health and pet care.

Hypertension, or high blood pressure, exists in many pets, and it can occur as a result of thyroid problems or kidney disease. Discover what medications can be used to lower pets' blood pressure with help from a staff veterinarian in this free video on pet health and pet care.

A kitten with a broken leg should be taken to a clinic or an emergency clinic for immediate care. Learn about splint and cast care for a cat with a broken leg with help from a staff veterinarian in this free video on cat health and pet care.

Hyperthyroidism in cats is due to an overactive thyroid gland that can develop a benign tumor. Look for weight loss in cats that have hyperthyroidism with help from a staff veterinarian in this free video on cat health and pet care.

Bone cancer is fairly common in larger breeds of dogs, and this is usually due to the trauma that the bones go through. Learn about osteosarcoma, an aggressive bone cancer, with help from a staff veterinarian in this free video on dog health and pet care.

Fleas can transmit diseases to a dog, but the diseases are usually benign. Learn about flea allergic dermatitis in dogs with help from a staff veterinarian in this free video on dog health and pet care.

There are many possible causes of diarrhea and vomiting in dogs, including viruses and pancreatitis. Find out how vomiting and diarrhea can cause dehydration in dogs with help from a staff veterinarian in this free video on dog health and pet care.

Diarrhea in dogs can be caused by a number of viruses, colitis or by eating people food. Discover how abrupt food changes can give a dog diarrhea with help from a staff veterinarian in this free video on dog health and pet care.

Ticks on dogs can result in tick-borne diseases, so it's important to remove any ticks with a pair of tweezers. Find out why it's important to remove ticks on a dog by the head with help from a staff veterinarian in this free video on dog health and pet care.

In order to whiten a dog's teeth, prevention of tartar is key, but a dentistry procedure can be used to remove tartar and polish the teeth. Find out how to brush a dog's teeth with a toothbrush kit with help from a staff veterinarian in this free video on dog health and pet care.

There are two types of strokes found in cats, including ischemic strokes and hemorrhagic strokes. Look for mismatched pupils and head tilts as signs of a stroke in a cat with help from a staff veterinarian in this free video on cat health and pet care.

There are a number of canine skin disorders, the most common of which are caused by allergies and fleas. Find out how to treat a variety of skin disorders with help from a staff veterinarian in this free video on dog health and pet care.

Puppies have a lot of skin disorders, but there are usually not allergy-based or metabolic. Find out why mange is so common in puppies with help from a staff veterinarian in this free video on dog health and pet care.

If a dog has diarrhea, the first step in treating it is to get a diagnosis for the cause of the problem. Discover why it's important to bring a dog that has diarrhea to a veterinarian with help from a staff veterinarian in this free video on dog health and pet care.

A cat with a UTI, or urinary tract infection, will commonly urinate outside of the litter box. Look for frequent urination as a sign of a possible UTI in a cat with help from a staff veterinarian in this free video on cat health and pet care.

Symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis in dogs include stiffness, fevers, joint paint or joint swelling. Find out how to manage rheumatoid arthritis with steroidal medications with help from a staff veterinarian in this free video on dog health and pet care.

Symptoms of feline asthma in cats include heavy breathing, open mouth breathing, coughing or vomiting. Find out why it's important to get an asthmatic cat checked out by a veterinarian with help from a staff veterinarian in this free video on cat health and pet care.

Symptoms of asthma in dogs include heavy breathing, panting, use of chest muscles to breathe, odd gum color and lethargy. Learn about treating an asthmatic dog with help from a staff veterinarian in this free video on dog health and pet care.

Cat hairballs come from cats grooming themselves, and long-haired cats will often get hair tied up in their gastrointestinal system. Look for vomiting and wheezing as a sign of hairballs in cats with help from a staff veterinarian in this free video on cat health and pet care.

Cats can get poisoned by eating things that they shouldn't, such as plants or medications. Look for vomiting and unstable walking as signs of a cat that's been poisoned with help from a staff veterinarian in this free video on cat health and pet care.

Feline toxoplasmosis can cause fevers, confusion, stupor and muscle pain in cats. Find out how toxoplasmosis can be a danger to the owner of the cat with the disease with help from a staff veterinarian in this free video on cat health and pet care.

If a dog has diabetes, they usually need to be treated with insulin twice a day, and they need to eat a diet that has digestible fiber and low carbohydrates. Learn how a weight-loss diet is necessary for diabetic dogs with help from a staff veterinarian in this free video on dog health and pet care.