One of the more unusual conditions of the hands and fingers is Dupuytren’s contracture (also called Dupuytren’s disease). This is a condition in which one or more fingers are bent,
One of the more unusual conditions of the hands and fingers is Dupuytren’s contracture (also called Dupuytren’s disease). This is a condition in which one or more fingers are bent,
Side effects of medications are common and often quite bothersome. Serious side effects, such as severe or even life-threatening allergic reactions, require immediate treatment and discontinuation of the medication. Milder
A strain of bird flu that first circulated in 2020 is evolving around the world and locally in the United States. If you’re wondering what that means, it can be
While advances in veterinary medicine allow your pet to live a longer, healthier life, the most difficult decision you can make regarding the care of your best friend is when
Senior dementia is a common problem that occurs in both older dogs and aging people. Similar to Alzheimer’s disease in humans, dementia in dogs is a degenerative brain disease that
Fleas aren’t just a nuisance for you and your pets. Flea bites can cause skin problems and other health problems in pets and people. Once you have a flea infestation,
Friendly, single adult cats may have difficulty adjusting to living with a new kitten. Older cats often appear sad, withdrawn, hiss a lot and sometimes even stop eating or start
Your cat’s age may be a mystery to you if your new cat was adopted or rescued. You may have heard that one year for a cat is equivalent to
Similar in development to a large cat, the Highlander is a medium to large, muscular and athletic cat with a naturally short tail. The Highlander comes in both short-haired and
The Griffon Nivernais is a medium-sized hunting dog breed from France with long, rough, shaggy fur that gives the dog a somewhat unkempt appearance. The dog has a moderately long