Dog Health
Sebaceous Cysts on Dogs
Finding a new lump on your dog can be scary. Any time you find a new lump or bump, it’s important to see your veterinarian to ensure it isn’t anyt...
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Dog Health
Megaesophagus in Dogs
The canine digestive tract is relatively similar to the human digestive tract. Dogs take in food through their mouths. This food then travels to the s...
Dog Health
Scorpion Stings on Dogs
If there’s something moving in the grass or on the carpet, dogs feel the need to investigate. If that thing is a scorpion (yikes!), your dog could g...
Cat Health
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) in Cats
Urinary tract infections (UTI’s) are tricky to spot in cats. Even though a UTI in cats is rare, it is important to know this condition since lack of...
Dog Health
Anemia in Dogs
Anemia in dogs, or lack of red blood cells, is rare. In one retrospective study by a veterinary hospital, only 2.9 percent of dogs presented for this
Dog Health
Intestinal Blockage in Dogs
“My dog ate my homework!” An excuse that is probably true more often than we think. To our dogs, just about everything can look appetizing...
Pet Medication
Gabapentin for Dogs
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved gabapentin as a human drug in the 1970s. Now veterinarians use it to treat dogs for seizures, pain, an...
Cat Health
Cat Whiskers: The Facts You Need to Know
Cat whiskers are believed to be good luck, according to folklore. Just as the phrase “made it by a whisker” is used to describe a stroke of good f...
Dog Health
Inflammation in Dogs: Causes, Symptoms, and How to Help
We all know what inflammation is when we experience it. But did you know dogs experience the same types of inflammation that humans do? The same pain
Dog Health
6 Causes of Back Pain in Dogs
Have you ever experienced back pain? The answer is almost certainly yes. Back pain is incredibly common in people. But this condition can be difficult...
Dog Health
Dog Eye Boogers: Why They Happen
Dog eyes function much like ours and are subject to many of the same vision issues, including dry eye, infections, and inflammation. Another condition...
Pet Medication
Cerenia for Cats
One of the most common side effects of any medical condition in cats is nausea and vomiting. Your cat may be throwing up and generally feeling under t...
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