Health conditions in dogs and cats
Plain-English guides to what is going on with your pet, the signs to watch, and when to see a vet. Researched by our editors and reviewed by practising vets.
By body system
- Skin and coatItching, hair loss, hot spots, lumps and allergies that show on the skin.1 article
- EarsEar infections, mites, head shaking and ear injuries.1 article
- Kidneys and bladderUrinary infections, crystals, blockages and kidney disease.1 article
- Emergencies and poisonsToxins, heatstroke, bloat and injuries that cannot wait.1 article
All health conditions
- Atopic Dermatitis (Environmental Allergies) in DogsWhy some dogs itch, lick and chew all year, how vets diagnose environmental allergies, and the treatments that keep them comfortable.
- Ear Infections in Dogs: Causes, Signs and TreatmentWhy dogs get ear infections, the signs to look for, what your vet will do, and how to stop them coming back.
- Urinary Blockage in Cats: An Emergency Every Owner Should KnowA cat straining in the litter box and passing little or no urine may be blocked. Why it happens, the signs, treatment,…