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Bladder stones can form in dogs, cats, and humans. These often look exactly like stones you can find on the ground outside, and they can come in many different sizes. 

Often, we will see pets come in with a broken or torn nail. These are usually very bloody messes and will scare owners.

FLUTD is a generalized term for any irritation or inflammation in the bladder or urethra. It can happen to any cat, typically mid-aged & overweight cats are affected.

Addison’s disease, or hypoadrenocorticism, is a rare condition that affects dogs and cats when the adrenal glands become deficient in producing hormones.

For pets with arthritis, getting up after laying down for a time can be a struggle and going up and down stairs can become more difficult.

The holidays are often a busy time with new smells, sights and visitors. Here are a few tips on things to watch for to keep your furry friends safe and healthy for the holidays.

Cognitive dysfunction is similar to dementia or Alzheimer’s in humans, where we can see degeneration in the brain lead to disorientation and changes in behaviour.

With the legalization of cannabis (marijuana) in October, there have been many questions about the legality and efficacy of medicinal marijuana products in pets.

Roundworms are a parasitic nematode found throughout the world. In Canada, two main species of roundworms infect dogs: Toxocara canis and Toxascaris leonina.

Also called “geriatric vestibular disease” or “old dog vestibular disease.” It can occur suddenly, within an hour or less, and can cause signs that can look quite severe.

Canine distemper virus is a paramyxovirus, similar to measles in humans. Many wildlife species can become infected, however cats and humans can't.

Voltaren is a common over the counter medication to provide people relief from joint and muscle pain. Commonly, it is sold in a gel form, allowing targeted topic relief.