Pannus is a lifelong degenerative disease in dogs that can cause blindness if not treated. It involves the cornea, the clear outer layer of the eye. In the early stages,...

During the pandemic, stress has run high and patience has worn thin. Our pets have calmed us, but ironically, a number of us have taken out our anxieties on the...

When most people think of farm animals, they conjure traditional farm species, such as ruminants, poultry, swine and horses. But veterinarians also play an important role in the farming of...

In the wild, cats eat the intestinal tract of their prey last — that’s the part full of plant fiber. Instead, they prefer animal fiber found in fur, bone, cartilage...

Let me guess — shortly after you receive a boxed delivery, you find your cat snuggled up inside the cardboard container. Have you ever wondered why? Even when they have...

Gopher tortoises are found throughout Florida and the Southeast and are affected by various diseases, including upper respiratory tract disease. A new story from the University of Florida this summer...

As part of caring for robust collections of large animals, zoos face loads of challenges. On a day-to-day basis, one of the biggest is dealing with waste — manure, that...

Keeping our horses in shape includes staying on top of their dental health. That means choosing the right dental team. Equine veterinarians undergo years of training to examine and treat...

Valley fever is a serious disease in both animals and people. And as cases increase in humans, the same is happening with dogs. The fungal organism responsible is endemic to...

Beef cattle herds should be vaccinated regularly to protect the animals from diseases caused by infectious organisms such as viruses, bacteria and protozoans. Vaccines work by stimulating an animal’s immune...