Cat Health
How Often Do You Take a Cat to the Vet?
Although “trip to the vet” likely ranks at the very bottom of your cat’s list of favorite things to do, cats are often very good at keeping to t...
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Parasites
Tick-Borne Diseases in Dogs: 6 Dangerous Ones
According to the Companion Animal Parasite Council, ticks are found throughout the United States and many tick species have dramatically expanded thei...
Parasites
Ticks on a Dog’s Ears: What You Should Know
Ticks are gross, dangerous and they can easily crawl from pets to humans and infect the whole family with diseases. Tick checks are relatively easy to...
Dog Health
Allergy Shots for Dogs: Does Your Pup Need Them?
It’s the middle of the night and you awaken to the sound of your dog incessantly scratching his skin and shaking his head. For many pet parents, thi...
Pet Medication
Sucralfate for Dogs
If your dog has been diagnosed with esophagitis or gastrointestinal ulcers, your veterinarian may prescribe sucralfate. This ulcer medication for dogs...
Dog Health
Valley Fever in Dogs
Valley Fever, also known as coccidiomycosis, is a fungal infection in dogs. Infection occurs when an animal is exposed to the fungus Coccidioides immi...
Cat Health
Cat Chin Acne: Why it Happens and How to Help
People aren’t the only ones who can develop pimples, facial redness, and full-blown breakouts. Our feline companions can get acne too, and in their
Parasites
Can Fleas Kill a Dog?
If you’ve ever dealt with fleas, you know exactly how unpleasant and tenacious they can be. Thin, wingless, and only a few millimeters long, these t...
Parasites
How To Tell If Your Dog Has Fleas?
Fleas are more than unsightly. These bloodsucking parasites are a source of major discomfort for dogs, and left unchecked can damage skin and cause in...
Dog Health
When Do Dogs Stop Growing?
It can be fascinating to watch a puppy go from a tiny, blind, helpless four-legged creature to a fully-grown adult dog. It may lead you to ask the que...
Cat Health
Guide to Life With a Blind Cat: Tips and Advice
A cat’s luminous eyes are among its most distinctive features—but sometimes those famously keen orbs run into problems. Cataracts, early life eye
Pet Medication
Doxycycline for Dogs
Was your dog at the veterinarian recently and prescribed a medication called doxycycline? If your veterinarian suspected your dog was suffering from o...
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