Arachnoid cyst is a disease affecting the central nervous system whereby the arachnoid membrane surrounding the entire central nervous system (think spinal cord) does not develop properly. As a result, cysts (defined as small hollow balloon-like structures filled with liquid secretions) are formed throughout various parts of the central nervous system, which can cause multiple [...]

Like aortic stenosis in humans, aortic stenosis in dogs is a medical term used to define an inheritable cardiovascular condition in which the aortic valve of the affected patient is too narrow to allow for proper blood flow from the left ventricle of the heart to the rest of the body via the aorta. Aortic [...]

Anaplasmosis is one of those scary medical conditions that can not only affect your beloved pet; it can also affect you!  This is why, if you enjoy spending a lot of time outdoors with your dog, you should certainly familiarize yourself with: What anaplasmosis is? How it’s contracted? And what symptoms are associated with the [...]

Ok, we’re not going to sugarcoat this one… talking about anal vasculitis (AKA anal sac disease) or any other type of anal gland problems is… a bit gross. But what are you going to do… It’s just a fact of life that both cats and dogs have anal glands (anal sacs), and on occasion, those [...]

When one thinks of allergies, they usually talk about themselves or a child, but did you know that “furry” family members can also suffer from allergic conjunctivitis or “hay fever”? Well, if not… Then you might be in for a surprise which is why we here at IndulgeYourPet decided to write an article all about [...]

Oral Papillomatosis in dogs is simpler than it sounds.  This condition refers to little warts (or papillomas) that grow around the dog’s mucus glands on his face. Although it doesn’t look very friendly, the good news is that it’s not a severe condition and generally tends to resolve itself after a few weeks. That said, [...]

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? [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]