Arthritis involves painful, degenerative joint disease that results from excessive stress placed on joints, resulting in pain and inflammation. In most cases, the degree of arthritis is related to the age and size of the animal. Click the article title above to read more...

What is tick paralysis? What is the life cycle of the tick? How can my pet pick up ticks? How can ticks be prevented? What should I do if I find a tick on my pet? and other important tick facts. Click to title link above to read more...

Keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS) is commonly referred to as “dry eye”. The term means drying and inflammation of the cornea and surrounding tissues. Click the article title above to read more...

Cherry eye is a common term for prolapse of the third eyelid gland. Many mammals, including dogs, have an “extra” or third eyelid located inside the lower eyelid. This serves as an additional protective layer for the eye. The third eyelid contains a gland that produces a significant portion of the tear film. When this gland prolapses or “pops out”, the condition is known as “cherry eye”. Click the article title above to read more...