Why Is My Dog Limping?
Limping, also referred to as lameness, is one of the most common reasons that dogs need to visit the vet. With four paws and boundless energ...
Accurate Pet Health Information
Vet-reviewed information about pet health concerns. Explore symptoms, treatment, and more.
Vet-reviewed information about pet health concerns.
Dog Health
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Arthritis in Dogs
Osteoarthritis is one of the most common health issues in dogs. You mi...
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Distemper In Dogs
Distemper is a word that strikes fear into many pet parents, and with
Cherry Eye in Dogs
Cherry eye in dogs is a condition that occurs due to a defect in the t...
Dog Hiccups: Are They Normal?
People hiccup all the time, but what about our canine companions? Do d...
Cat Health
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Cat Vomiting: 7 Causes and How to Help
Most cat owners are familiar with the hacking sound of cat vomiting. But just because we’ve all heard it, doesn’t mean it's normal.
Calicivirus in Cats
Cats are no strangers to respiratory infections. They’ll sneeze, sni...
Kidney Disease in Cats
Have you taken your cat in for a check up lately? While your cat may a...
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) in Cats
Feline hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is the most common heart dise...
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) in Cats
Feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) in cats is a disease that causes s...
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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Benadryl for Dogs
Dogs, like humans, experience allergies or allergic reactions. When this occurs, one method of relieving itchiness is using antihistamines.
Chlorpheniramine for Dogs
Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine, used to treat allergic skin dise...
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...
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....
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How to Handle a Pet Emergency
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Bloat in Dogs
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Pyometra in Dogs
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