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How to Keep Yourself and Your Pet From Getting Skunked
By Linda Lombardi, February 23, 2015Skunks don't really want to make you stink. In fact, they always warn you first. "The first thing he's going to do is try to run away. If he gets cornered, he's going to turn around and… Full Article ›
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No More Itch: Managing Your Pet's Allergies
By Dr. Marty Becker, June 25, 2014There are few things worse than an itchy dog or cat — so uncomfortable, constantly licking and chewing at his paws and flanks, and rubbing his face on the sofa or carpet to try to relieve… Full Article ›
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Unmasking Melanoma in Pets
By Dr. Ann Hohenhaus, May 19, 2014With the summer season upon us, the Centers for Disease Control has started to issue warnings about sun safety to help protect Americans against sun-induced tumors such as melanoma. Since pets… Full Article ›
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Have a Mangy Cat? 5 Mites That Can Frustrate Your Feline
By Dr. Marty Becker, May 19, 2014Mangy old cat. That’s often our first thought when we see a cat with bare patches on his head, neck and ears, or elsewhere on his body. Mange is a catchall term for several skin conditions… Full Article ›
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My Pet Won't Stop Chewing, Scratching, and Licking His Skin. What's Going On?
April 24, 2014Licking, chewing, scratching, and self-biting are common symptoms in pets. Cats will lick excessively, sometimes biting out their fur in clumps or excoriating the skin about the head and face… Full Article ›
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What You Should Know About Tea Tree Oil Toxicity in Dogs and Cats
By Dr. Nancy Kay, March 17, 2014Have you used or contemplated using tea tree oil to treat a problem in one of your pets? If so, you may be interested to know that recent reports have linked the substance to toxicity in dogs and… Full Article ›
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My Pet Is Limping. What Should I Do?
January 17, 2014When it comes to pets, few sights are as heartbreaking as seeing a pet suffering from leg pain. Whatever form it takes — be it hobbling, staggering or limping — prompt veterinary… Full Article ›
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What to Know Before Bringing Home a Long-Haired Cat
By Kristen Seymour, January 7, 2014It's easy to see why many feline fanciers choose long-haired cats (like Persians and Ragamuffins) as companions. They're gorgeous, for starters, and stroking that luxurious coat is an… Full Article ›
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Ringworm in Dogs, Cats and Humans: The Gift That Keeps on Giving
By Dr. Patty Khuly, January 3, 2014Oops… I did it again. I played with my patients and now I have ringworm: One flaky pink spot just under my left cheekbone, another itchy smudge on my right wrist, and the last, a blooming… Full Article ›
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Pioderma
By Dr. Jorge Guerrero, December 30, 2013La pioderma es una infección bacteriana de la piel. Esta varía en severidad de una erupción superficial a ulceraciones profundas, llenas de pus. Los problemas… Full Article ›
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Cat Health 101: Do You Know These 11 Subtle Signs of Feline Illness?
By Dr. Patty Khuly, November 1, 2013Though it might not seem that way to feline aficionados, the veterinary establishment considers cats to be subtle creatures. Indeed, when it comes to displaying signs of sickness, cats are masters of… Full Article ›
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4 Injuries That Can Take the Wag Out of Your Pet's Tail
By Dr. Marty Becker , October 14, 2013Have you ever noticed that dogs and cats are inadvertent tattletales? I can tell a lot about how a pet is feeling by whether a tail is wagging or waving happily, bristling angrily, or tucked… Full Article ›