Healthy pets are happy pets! Dogs and cats are remarkably healthy animals, and, if proper care is taken with their feeding and exercise, they seldom get sick. Like humans though, there are a few illnesses that can affect your dog or cat. Some of them will only cause discomfort, but a few, in very severe cases, may result in your pet's death.
Because animals can't tell us when they don't feel well, it is important that we understand something about the diseases that can effect them, and how to recognise when our animal is not feeling well and needs treatment or veterinary attention.