Feline leukemia virus affects a cat in many ways. It is the most common cause of cancer in cats, it may cause various blood disorders, and it may lead to…
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Heartworm is an insidious disease that affects cats and dogs throughout the United States and Canada. Spread by mosquitoes, areas most heavily populated by these insects have an even greater…
Once again, new flowers will burst into life, plants will thrive, and a sweet fragrance will fill the air. And so will the symptoms of seasonal allergies – for animals…
Tis the season for family, food and festivities. It’s also when furry family members can be injured by frolicking in the proverbial forbidden fruit. To make things merrier, Croton Animal…
Celebrate the new year by committing to your furry friends’ health Annual Wellness Exam Croton Animal Hospital recommends that healthy dogs and cats visit the veterinarian once a year for…
We asked a focus group of house cats to comment on one of their favorite issues: playtime. Here’s what they had to purr on the subject. Meow out there! Regular…
For this issue of PAW, we conducted our own “pooch poll” to determine what dogs like and don’t like about the things their owners give them for entertainment. Here’s what…
We love our pets and consider them members of our family. So when a beloved pet dies, it’s not unusual to feel overwhelmed by the intensity of our sorrow. Animals…
Diabetes mellitus in cats is a disease brought about by a deficiency of insulin, a hormone that promotes the absorption of blood sugar. Without insulin, sugar remains in the bloodstream…
When we have pa in, we complain But many animals, especially cats, instinctively hide pain to protect themselves from predators. The lack of obvious signs does not mean they aren’t…