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Leukemia is a form of cancer that affects the victim's bloodstream; starting from the bone marrow, it multiplies the number of white blood cells. It's a very serious condition, and it can be fatal for your dog if not detected early enough. This AnimalWised article will tell you all you need to know about...

Thankfully, dog owners are increasingly aware of the importance of treating their pet's health in such a way that is both respectful and harmless to their body. However, this isn't always possible, and it's sometimes necessary to resort to pharmacological therapy. By familiarizing yourself with the drugs...

Dogs, like humans, can suffer hair loss; this condition is known as canine alopecia. As you'll see, certain dog breeds have a greater genetic predisposition to suffer from this disease, although there are various causes. And, depending on the cause, the disease will evolve in one way or another. In this...

The beauty and bright colors of Betta fish have made them the protagonists of many aquariums. Despite their personality, Betta fish species tend to be beautiful specimens that we will surely enjoy taking care of. If you have a Betta fish and have noticed how it sometimes get especially "puffed out",...

It's crucial to know about the different illnesses that are likely to affect your Maltese in order to prevent them and react to any symptoms in time. Some signs of disease, such as brown ears, diarrhea, an allergy or vomiting are easy enough to recognize; if you notice these symptoms in your Maltese...

The Maltese dog, sometimes mistakenly called "Bichon", is a very old breed. Its origin is not known for certain, but it might have been in the Sicilian city of Melita or the Méléda Island in the Adriatic Sea. These dogs were bred to hunt mice on ships and harbors of the Mediterranean. Nowadays they are...

Homeopathy is an increasingly popular natural therapy for both humans and animals. This is so because of several reasons, among which we can highlight its effectiveness and excellent safety conditions, since homeopathy doesn't cause any adverse or side effects. In this AnimalWised article we'll delve...

If you want to adopt a male cat but don't fancy raising a load of kittens, the wisest thing to do will be to neuter it at the right time. This will save you from a host of problems, and your beloved cat will lead a pleasant and happy life. Moreover, neutering your cat will bring numerous health and behavior...

Homeopathy is a therapy that uses only all-natural products with different healing purposes. Until recently homeopathy was developed exclusively for humans, but after becoming convinced of the effectiveness of the treatments many people have started using homeopathy on their pets. These are products that,...

Dehydration is a condition that can occur in dogs that eliminate more fluids than they ingest, which can happen as a result of a wide variety of illness. Far from being a trivial matter, dehydration can be a veterinary emergency, as severe cases can endanger the animal's life. To address this condition...

There are many people who have contacted us saying "my dog has hiccups, what can I do?" A sudden attack of hiccuping in a dog can be quite surprising, and it often scares the owners if they're unsure what action to take. Hiccups in dogs are caused by the same reasons they occur in people; they come...

There are anti-inflammatory drugs especially made for dogs, and it is not so rare to use them to heal our pets. In order to help you understand how to keep your dog healthy, we at AnimalWised will tell you what these anti-inflammatory drugs are, what they do, and explain what are their possible side effects....

We are growing more and more aware of the need to treat our pets in natural ways that are as harmless as possible, since most times this means less damage to their bodies and less change in their physiology. However, we must be clear that the term natural does not always mean harmless, and even less so...

Cats are susceptible to many diseases and many bacterial ones, perhaps they are in a risk group because among their main features they are independent, which means that they have a life outside the home, where the owner has no control, which increases their risk of bacterial infection. Like humans, cats should...

Skin tumors are among the most common skin diseases in dogs. Skin tumors that occur in the skin itself (in the epidermis or the dermis) and are called subcutaneous tumors and develop just under the skin. Strictly speaking, a tumor is a prominent, hard and well-defined lesion. On the other hand, a neoplasm...

Conjunctivitis in dogs is an eye condition characterized by inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the inside of the eyelids. Sometimes the swelling may be accompanied by an infection. We will identify this as the eyes of our dog will normally become red, teary or present rheum. At AnimalWised we...