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The Power of Poop: How One Simple Scoop Can Tell You So Much
By Dr. Patty Khuly, Nov 15, 2012If you’re like most pet owners, you’ll probably confess to having occasionally expressed interest in the quality of your critter’s poop. In fact, market research conducted… Full Article ›
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What's the Deal With . . . Cats and Milk?
By Nora Zelevansky, Sep 12, 2012When it comes to special treats, it seems that cats naturally gravitate toward milk the way dogs take to bones and mice go for cheese. But while it’s true that many kitties love to… Full Article ›
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Video: Why Does My Dog... Eat Grass?
May 16, 2012
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What's the Deal With... Anal Sacs?
By Dr. Mary Fuller, Jun 25, 2012Nothing raises a stink quite like anal sacs. If you’ve ever noticed a foul, musky odor wafting from your pet, there's a chance that anal sacs are behind it. Where Are the Anal… Full Article ›
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How Do We Get Our Dog to Stop Passing Gas?
By Dr. Marty Becker, Apr 18, 2013Q. Our dog farts a lot. My husband and son think it’s hilarious, of course, but I could really do without both the farting and the jokes about the farting. Is there some way to stop… Full Article ›
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Is Your Pet Vomiting? Why Getting to the Cause Can Be Tricky
By Dr. Beth Thompson, Jan 29, 2013
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Is Your Dog Overindulging This Season? Watch Out for Pancreatitis
By Dr. Nancy Kay, Dec 17, 2012’Tis the season for family gatherings, gift giving and food galore. Veterinarians know this is also the season for canine pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas), a painful,… Full Article ›
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Why Does My Dog . . . Pass So Much Gas?
By Dr. Patty Khuly, Jul 11, 2012You could argue that passing gas is more of a medical issue than a canine curiosity — but it's actually both. Some dogs can be powerful gas passers, and others are just capable of… Full Article ›
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The Pooch Ate What? It's a Dog-Eat-Underwear World for Veterinarians
By Gina Spadafori, Sep 6, 2011Honey Bun, a Pomeranian in Albany, Ga., made news last week when he gobbled a $10,000 packet of loose diamonds in his owner's jewelry store. But the ingestion of more ordinary household… Full Article ›
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My Pet Has Diarrhea! What's Wrong With Him?
Aug 29, 2012If your pet is battling diarrhea, you’ll know it. Pets with diarrhea may defecate more frequently than usual, have accidents in the house, and may pass blood, mucus, or even parasites in… Full Article ›
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Why Does My Cat... Vomit After Eating?
By Dr. Patty Khuly, Nov 23, 2011Have you ever gotten up in the morning or come home from work at night to be greeted by a pile of vomited food on the floor? If your cat vomits undigested food a short time after eating, you may… Full Article ›