Ataxia in Dogs
Have you ever come home to find your dog weak, stumbling, and struggling to keep his balance? If so, your dog may have been suffering from a...
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Dog Health
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Pale Gums in Dogs: 10 Reasons It Might Be Happening
Pale gums in dogs signifies an underlying health problem and always re...
4 Weird Ways Stress Can Affect Your Dog
When your dog is stressed out, it can show up in mysterious—and some...
The Hidden Dangers of Loose Stools In Dogs
Us pet parents are often very in tune with our dogs’ pooping hab...
Myasthenia Gravis in Dogs
Myasthenia gravis is an uncommon neuromuscular disease that causes mus...
Cat Health
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6 Reasons Your Cat Can’t Lose Weight
Almost 60 percent of cats are overweight or obese. If your cat is having trouble losing weight, these things may be to blame.
Why Do Cats Drool? Common Causes, Explained.
If there were a contest for drooling in pets, dogs would surely win. S...
Coughing Cat: 11 Common Causes (and How to Help)
Coughing is a normal response to any irritation in your kitty’s airw...
All About Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV)
Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) is found worldwide in domestic cats. Its
Cat Dry Nose: Causes and How to Help
Cat noses are adorable and one of the first things we notice on our cu...
Parasites
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How to Talk to Your Veterinarian About Worms in Dogs
Worms are not just unpleasant, they can make your pet sick. Some internal parasites are zoonotic, which means they can make you and your fam...
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6 Dangers of Skipping Heartworm Prevention for Dogs
The consequences of skipping heartworm prevention for dogs can be stee...
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7 Springtime Dangers for Dogs
When the weather warms up, chances are you and your dog spend more tim...
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5 Tick Removal Tools (and How to Use Them)
Pet parents need to have the right kind of tick removal tools. But wit...
Diatomaceous Earth for Fleas: Does it Really Work?
Pet parents focus on flea protection all year round—and with good re...
Pet Medication
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Chlorpheniramine for Dogs
Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine, used to treat allergic skin disease in dogs. Although it is a human drug and not labelled for use in p...
Methocarbamol for Dogs
If you have ever had a pinched nerve, you might be familiar with the p...
Gabapentin for Dogs
Although gabapentin was initially developed as a human drug, it is now...
Cerenia for Cats
One of the most common side effects of any medical condition in cats i...
Trazodone for Dogs
Trazodone is a drug that is widely used in veterinary medicine, for bo...
Pet Vaccinations
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DHPP Vaccine for Dogs
All dogs, from puppyhood through adulthood, should be vaccinated appropriately with the DHPP vaccine. The DHPP vaccine protects against a nu...
Feline Leukemia Vaccine (FeLV) for Cats
Feline leukemia virus (FeLV) is found in approximately 2 percent of ca...
Rattlesnake Vaccine for Dogs
People who love to spend time outdoors with their dogs understandably
Bordetella Vaccine for Dogs
A large part of a veterinarian’s role is keeping our canine patients...
Leptospirosis Vaccine for Dogs
Leptospirosis is a disease caused by the Leptospira genus of bacteria....
Dog Emergency
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Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) in Dogs
Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) in dogs is one of the most common causes of spinal injury, and is especially prevalent in dogs with short...
How to Handle a Pet Emergency
With proper prevention, preparation, quick identification of signs of an emergency, and prompt action, you can help provide the best possibl...
Pyometra in Dogs
Pyometra is a life-threatening infection that is relatively common in female dogs that are not spayed. In fact, approximately 25 percent of
Cat Emergency
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How to Handle a Pet Emergency
With proper prevention, preparation, quick identification of signs of an emergency, and prompt action, you can help provide the best possibl...
Emergency
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Bloat in Dogs
Bloat in dogs is a severe and rapidly progressive condition in dogs that is often life threatening. If you believe your dog is suffering fro...