Alopecia (or follicular dysplasia)  is a term used to describe hair loss.  Now we’re not talking about a natural “receding” hair loss that men spend millions, if not billions, of dollars annually to combat!  We’re talking about when your dog loses “patches” of hair in areas throughout their body. So, what causes alopecia in dogs? [...]

The Greyhound is one of those dog breeds that is pretty easily recognizable by most folks. And, unlike most other “types” of dogs, even the most casual of dogs, “aficionados,” can tell you that the Greyhound dog breed is known for its speed. But what most folks won’t be able to tell you about is [...]

Like Addison’s disease (or Hypoadrenocorticism) in humans, Addison’s disease in dogs is a disease that affects the adrenal glands located on top of your dog’s kidneys. Adrenal Gland Structure Each adrenal gland comprises two structures, the outer portion, called the adrenal cortex, and the inner portion, referred to as the adrenal medulla.  The outer part [...]

If you’ve ever seen a Swedish Lapphund, you know this is one adorable pup. His face is soft and gentle, but his spirit is strong and alert.  And hey… let’s face it, that’s a great combo for a dog, as you probably know. Which is probably… Why do a lot of folks like to make [...]

Maybe you don’t recognize the name, but we at IndulgeYourPet are sure you’ve probably seen a picture of one of these nifty little guys! The problem is that after someone sees a picture of a Sphynx cat, they will either say… “OMG, what’s wrong with that poor little animal?” Or they’re going to say… “OMG, [...]

 Now, if you’re someone who always likes to have a “trick up his sleeve” or always likes to surprise someone, then we might just know the perfect cat for you, the Turkish Van! Not only are these great-looking cats that have great personalities, but they are also one of just a few cat breeds that [...]

Aw….so tiny and so cute!  That’s the Pom, or the Pomeranian, one of the cutest dog breeds in the world. Poms may be small but brilliant, curious, and sometimes slightly “manipulative.” Yes, these cute little guys can be manipulative… The little one knows just how cute he is and knows he can get away with [...]

OK, let’s start by acknowledging the fact that granulomatous meningencephalomyelitis or granulomatous meningoencephalitis is also known as is probably going to be one of the most challenging medical conditions you’ll ever need to learn how to say (or spell) as a pet owner. But just because Granulomatous meningencephalomyelitis is a complete nightmare to say and [...]

OK, now, if you own a dog like a Pug, you might ask yourself… “Hernias in dogs? Come on! After all, aren’t hernias caused by lifting something heavy or “overdoing” it at the gym? And any Pug owner can assert situations you would never happen with their little ball of joy. But that doesn’t mean [...]