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What You Should Know About Tea Tree Oil Toxicity in Dogs and Cats
By Dr. Nancy Kay, Mar 18, 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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Pioderma
By Dr. Jorge Guerrero, Dec 31, 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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Ringworm in Dogs, Cats and Humans: The Gift That Keeps on Giving
By Dr. Patty Khuly, Jan 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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What to Know Before Bringing Home a Long-Haired Cat
By Kristen Seymour, Jan 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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Cat Health 101: Do You Know These 11 Subtle Signs of Feline Illness?
By Dr. Patty Khuly, Feb 10, 2014Though 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, Oct 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 ›
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This Veterinarian’s Five Most Annoying Pet Grooming Myths
By Dr. Patty Khuly, Jan 17, 2014You might think veterinarians don’t have a reason to get all opinionated about grooming issues. But you’d be wrong. That’s because so many grooming issues stray into medical terrain… Full Article ›
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Summer Safety: 5 Feline Hazards to Avoid
By Dr. Marty Becker, May 29, 2013In my years as a veterinarian, I’ve given a lot of advice — in print, online, over the airwaves and on national TV and, yes, in person. Do this, not that. Avoid this, choose that.… Full Article ›
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8 Most Wrinkled Dog Breeds
By Shayna Meliker, Apr 11, 2014Whether they're on small pups like the Pug or huge ones like the Mastiff, adorable wrinkles are the envy of many a dog lover — which is exactly why we set out in search of the canine… Full Article ›
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What's Causing My Cat's Oily Tail?
By Dr. Marty Becker, Apr 17, 2013Q. My cat always seems to have a greasy patch near her tail. What’s causing this? A. It’s called “stud tail” (or “feline tail gland hyperplasia” in… Full Article ›
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Skin Cancer Risk in Animals: New Research Shows That Even Fish Get It
By Carrie Sloan, Sep 26, 2012Now that’s fishy. Researchers recently discovered that fish, like humans, can develop deadly forms of skin cancer. “It’s the first time that skin cancer linked to UV… Full Article ›
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Complejo Granuloma Eosinofílico
Aug 7, 2013El término complejo granuloma eosinofílico (CGE) se refiere a un grupo de enfermedades de la piel que comparten similitudes clínicas y responden a tratamientos… Full Article ›