Dog Health
Sudden Dog Weight Gain: 7 Possible Causes
When it comes to sudden weight gain in dogs, your veterinarian is almost always going to check your dog’s diet first. How much is your dog eating? H...
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Dog Health
Atopic Dermatitis (Atopy) in Dogs
Does your dog frequently experience excessive itchiness of the skin, paws, and ears? Perhaps they are also getting recurrent skin or ear infections, a...
Dog Health
Dog Hernia: Types, Symptoms and Treatment Options
A hernia is an abnormal opening in muscle or tissue, through which organs or tissues can pass or protrude. In humans, a hernia often refers to a...
Dog Health
Dog Hip Pain: Signs and How to Help
Hip pain is a very common problem encountered in dogs that can significantly impact their quality of life. Whether caused by hip dysplasia, osteoarthr...
Cat Health
Cat Dementia: Signs, Causes and Treatment Options
Cats thrive on routine. Many like eating at the same time, sleeping in the same spots, and using a certain litter box. But when they get older, some c...
Cat Health
Treating Diabetes in Cats Without Insulin
Once a cat is diagnosed with diabetes, pet parents may feel overwhelmed by how to treat and manage their cat’s condition. While insulin is still a m...
Cat Health
Black Cat Poop: What It Means
Every cat parent dreads the daily chore of cleaning the litter box. If your cat has a healthy gut, they will produce poop that is brown in color and f...
Dog Health
IBD in Dogs
While you may be familiar with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in humans, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in dogs is a whole other beast. Inflammatory...
Wellness
Acupuncture for Dogs
Picture this—a comfortable pooch contentedly curled up, almost asleep. Easy to imagine, right? What if we told you that this pooch was receiving an
Cat Health
Green Cat Poop: Causes and What It Means
It may be gross to think about, but your cat’s poop can provide an important glimpse into their overall health and well-being. Cats hide their illne...
Cat Health
Abnormal Cat Poop Chart: What Colors and Consistencies Mean
Cleaning the litter box isn’t a pleasant experience. But did you know your litter box holds important information about your cat’s health?...
Cat Health
Normal Cat Heart Rate: What Should It Be?
When we go to the doctor’s office, they almost always record our heart rate as part of our visit. The same is true for our feline family members whe...
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