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• Poodle

  While Poodles are often portrayed as snobby and aloof, in reality, they are friendly, cheerful dogs with a keen sense of fun.

• Portuguese Podengo Pequeno

  Pequenos are the smallest of the three Portuguese Podengos. They love to run and play and appear to enjoy being silly.

• Portuguese Water Dog

  Portuguese Water Dogs are intelligent and used to deciding for themselves if something is not right. The positive aspect of this behavior is that they are wonderful companions, take good care of the children in their families, and feel at home in the city, the country, or at the beach.

• Pregnancy and Labor in Cats

  Breeding cats can be an extremely rewarding experience. However, before undertaking a breeding program, it is essential to understand what this involves, from the time of mating to the time of weaning. Pregnancy or gestation ranges from 60-67 days, averaging 63-65 days.

• Pregnancy Concerns in Pets

  Most pet pregnancies and deliveries go smoothly, but as a caring pet owner, you should be prepared for the unexpected. This handout outlines what you should know about common pregnancy complications.

• Pregnancy Testing in the Dog

  Pregnancy in dogs can be diagnosed several different ways including blood tests, radiographs and ultrasound. The benefits and limitations of each test are discussed. Ultrasound is the gold standard for pregnancy detection and assessing viability.

• Pug

  No hyperactive ankle-biter, the Pug has a stable and noble way, befitting a much larger dog - and a giant personality to match.

• Puli

  A barking mop on springs, the Puli is a perky and personable dog that gets lots of second looks for his Rastafarian locks.

• Pyometra in Cats

  Pyometra is a serious and life-threatening infection in the uterus, occurring in female cats who have not been spayed. The condition must be treated quickly and aggressively. The preferred treatment is to surgically remove the uterus and ovaries by performing an ovariohysterectomy. There is a medical approach to treating pyometra, although the success rate is highly variable and not without considerable risk and potential long-term complications. 

• Pyometra in Dogs

  Pyometra is a serious and life-threatening infection in the uterus, occurring in female dogs who have not been spayed. The condition must be treated quickly and aggressively. The preferred treatment is to surgically remove the uterus and ovaries by performing an ovariohysterectomy. There is a medical approach to treating pyometra, although the success rate is highly variable and not without considerable risk and potential long-term complications.