Health Topics

Abnormal Eating Habits in Cats

Some animals develop unusual eating habits, consuming non-food items. This behavior can be a symptom of an underlying medical or behavioral problem.

Feline

Abnormal Eating Habits in Dogs

Some animals can develop unusual eating habits that can be a symptom of a medical or behavior problem.

Canine

Aggression and Dominance in Dogs

Aggression is often misunderstood to be based in dominance. There are many reasons that dogs can react aggressively, often based in fear or anxiety.

Canine

Baby Introduction: A Step by Step Guide to Facilitating Dog Adjustments

This guide will help new parents introduce their baby to the family dog, a common source of worry and questions.

Canine

Barking

Barking is a normal behavior for dogs but can become a serious problem for owners.

Canine

Bearded Dragon Care

Bearded dragons are docile and usually make good pets. Learn more about bearded dragon care and exotic services available at the UC Davis veterinary hospital.

Exotics

Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (BPH)

Benign prostatic hypertrophy is commonly seen in older dogs. The cells in the prostate enlarge and multiply and may also form small pockets of fluid.

Canine

Bird Diet Conversion

The safest approach to converting a bird to a pelleted diet is to gradually change the diet over time. Start by measuring how much seed the bird eats.

Exotics

Bovine erythrocytic anaplasmosis

Anaplasmosis is an infectious parasitic disease of cattle. Anemia results when the animal’s body destroys red blood cells faster than it can produce new ones.

Livestock

Breeding Management of the Bitch

Breeding management is one offered by the UC Davis Theriogenology Service. This is an overview of the breeding process with details for a healthy pregnancy.

Canine