Parasites
Species of Ticks: 7 That Affect Pets
We have all had the experience of going for a hike or spending time outdoors, only to come home and find a tick crawling on our skin. In addition to t...
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Parasites
Flea Repelling Plants: Do They Really Exist?
Online searches for flea-repelling plants turn up plenty of options. But do these plants actually exist and repel fleas? Veterinarains weigh in.
Cat Health
Cats and COVID-19: What We Know So Far
Two cats in New York state tested positive for COVID-19 and it seems the virus affects cats differently than dogs. Here is what we know so far.
Pet Medication
Prednisone for Dogs
Prednisone, and its active form prednisolone, have a long history of usefulness in veterinary medicine and can be helpful with a wide variety of medic...
Pet Vaccinations
Lyme Vaccine for Dogs
Lyme disease is a tick-borne infection, caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi. Lyme disease is found on multiple continents, including North Am...
Parasites
Flea Eggs: 10 Questions to Help Identify and Eliminate Them
Fleas reproduce at lightning speed. Here is everything you need to know to eliminate flea eggs and prevent an itchy invasion.
Cat Health
Stomatitis in Cats
Stomatitis is a common condition seen in cats. It causes severe inflammation to the inside of the mouth, gums, and tongue, resulting in pain and reluc...
Pet Medication
Activated Charcoal for Dogs: How and When to Use It
Veterinarians commonly prescribe activated charcoal as an emergency treatment in dogs who have ingested a potential toxin. When administered quickly a...
Pet Vaccinations
Rabies Vaccine for Dogs
Rabies is a viral disease present throughout the world. The virus is capable of infecting many different kinds of mammals—including dogs and cats—...
Pet Medication
Doxycycline for Cats
Doxycycline is an antibiotic commonly prescribed by veterinarians for cats with a variety of illnesses. One of doxycylcine’s most frequent use...
Pet Vaccinations
FVRCP Vaccine for Cats
The FVRCP vaccine is an important vaccine for our feline friends. It protects against three different diseases. Learn all about it.
Dog Health
Brain Tumors in Dogs
Dogs and cats are the only other species (other than humans) that have frequently documented brain tumors. Roughly, between 2 and 4.5 percent of dogs
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