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Lyme Disease: What Dog Owners Should Know
By Dr. Mary Fuller DVM, Wed Apr 26 09:26:08 EDT 2017In the Northeast and upper midwestern parts of United States — the hotbed for Lyme disease — up to 90 percent of dogs may test positive for the bacteria that cause the disease. Of those dogs,… Full Article ›
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Video: Minimize Your Risk of Catching Internal Parasites From Your Pet
By Dr. Beth Thompson VMD, Tue Mar 21 10:18:00 EDT 2017Internal parasites like hookworms, tapeworms and roundworms aren’t just a problem for pets — humans can be exposed to or infected by them, too. These parasites are considered zoonotic, meaning they… Full Article ›
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Bartonellosis: Another Reason for Pet Owners to Banish Fleas and Ticks
By Dr. Jenna Ashton DVM, MS, DACVIM, Thu Mar 09 22:26:00 EST 2017While you may not be familiar with Bartonella, you’ve probably heard of cat scratch disease, a human condition caused by one form of this bacteria. As the name suggests, people can get this… Full Article ›
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5 Ways to Help Your Dog Live a Longer, Happier Life
Thu Feb 02 14:34:00 EST 2017We all wish our dogs could live forever. Luckily, there are some easy things you can do to give your beloved pup the best chance at a long and healthy life.We’re sharing the best ways to help… Full Article ›
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5 New Year's Resolutions All Cat and Dog Owners Should Make
By Kristen Seymour, Thu Dec 29 12:53:00 EST 2016Have you made your New Year's resolutions yet? Maybe you're hoping to eat better, hit the gym more frequently or make a point to unplug from your phone more often. And sure, those are great goals,… Full Article ›
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Tips to Avoid Trading Diseases With Your Pets
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, Mon Oct 17 17:53:00 EDT 2016I often have pet owners jokingly ask if I can treat their ills as well as their pet's. We veterinarians are trained to care for a multitude of species, after all — unfortunately, humans aren’t one… Full Article ›
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5 Health Problems Dog Owners Often Ignore
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, Wed Oct 05 02:54:00 EDT 2016Some of the things dog owners ignore truly do make a difference to an animal's quality of life. It can be easy for well-meaning pet owners to get caught up in one aspect of their dog's care but pay… Full Article ›
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Ehrlichiosis: What You Should Know About This Tick-Borne Disease
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, Mon Aug 22 22:34:00 EDT 2016Ticks are trouble! We all know that they spread the bacteria that cause Lyme disease, but another tick-borne disease that is steadily increasing is ehrlichiosis. Once limited to western Texas,… Full Article ›
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Tips to Help Protect Yourself From 3 Common Pet Parasites
By Bethany Dean, Fri Aug 19 17:22:00 EDT 2016Parasites like roundworms, hookworms and tapeworms can commonly infect cats and dogs. They can pose a risk to your pet's health and can also pose a health risk to you. However, by keeping your… Full Article ›
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Home Remedies That Will Not Get Rid of Fleas and Ticks — and May Hurt Your Pet
By Laura Cross, Mon Jul 18 05:03:00 EDT 2016Do a quick Internet search on natural ways to prevent fleas and ticks and you’ll come up with thousands of links. You could spend all day researching these home remedies. The problem: As much as we… Full Article ›
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Don't Fall for These Dog and Cat Health Myths
By Laura Cross, Wed Jun 29 11:09:00 EDT 2016There are many mistaken beliefs about cat and dog health that keep getting spread around. To help you sort fact from fiction, we’re debunking some of the most common misconceptions about neutering,… Full Article ›
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Fourth of July With Pets: Your Survival Guide
By Dr. Sarah Wooten DVM , Tue Jun 28 06:36:00 EDT 2016We are a few days away from Fourth of July celebrations, and while most Americans love this holiday, the fireworks, hot weather and array of foods associated with it are not always so good for… Full Article ›