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Cat Health 101: Do You Know These 11 Subtle Signs of Feline Illness?
By Dr. Patty Khuly, Nov 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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Treating Dog Anal Glands
By Dr. Marty Becker, Oct 17, 2013It’s an age-old question: Why do dogs sniff butts? It's not just bad manners; there’s a good reason behind it. Scent is how dogs communicate with and identify each other. Instead… 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, Sep 17, 2013You 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 21, 2013Whether 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 ›
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Video: Why Does My Dog . . . Lick and Chew His Feet?
Sep 14, 2012
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What’s the Deal With . . . Cats and Dogs Who Have No Hair?
By Colleen Oakley, Aug 24, 2012Hairless kitties and pups haven’t just been subjected to a bad experience with an overzealous groomer. In the words of Lady Gaga, "Baby, they were born this way." The… Full Article ›
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Canine Sarcoptic Mange: More Common Than People Think
By Dr. Ian Spiegel , Sep 17, 2012Over the past few years, I have noted an increase in the number of cases of canine sarcoptic mange in the various practices I work in. Also known as "scabies" or simply… Full Article ›