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Understanding Heart Disease: Do Pets and Humans Have Anything in Common?
As cardiovascular disease becomes increasingly common, the American Heart Association and other health organizations are ramping up their efforts to educate and motivate the public about the… Full Article ›
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Facts to Know About Heartworm Disease
Heartworm disease is a serious and potentially life-threatening condition that can affect dogs and cats. It's caused by parasitic worms that can live in the heart, lungs and related blood vessels,… Full Article ›
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5 Myths About Feline Heartworm Disease
Many people are still not aware that cats can get heartworms. In fact, less than 5 percent of cat owners use a heartworm preventive on their pets compared with 50 percent of dog owners. Do we love… Full Article ›
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Video: The World Is a Scary Place for Pets
The parasites and diseases that pets can get are downright terrifying. When I think about what it would be like to be covered in fleas, to have mites crawling in my ears, to catch a potentially fatal… Full Article ›
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What You Need to Know About Chronic Renal Disease in Cats
The kidneys are hardworking organs. When they're healthy, they filter toxins from the blood and eliminate them in urine. They also help the body maintain its fluid balance. But when a cat has… Full Article ›
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9 Common Health Conditions in Senior Cats
As with people, certain diseases become more likely as cats age. Kidney and heart disease, cancer and diabetes are among the ones that are of greatest concern. Here are a few of the conditions your… Full Article ›
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Lyme Disease and Your Pets: Do You Know What's True and What's Not?
Ticks! Just the thought of them makes me shudder. These creepy members of the arachnid family are tiny — except when they’re bloated with blood — but mighty when it comes to spreading bacterial… Full Article ›
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Health Issues You Might Not Realize Your Pet Has
You get that postcard in the mail reminding you that it’s time for Baxter or Snowball's regular checkup. He looks fine, you think to yourself, and he’s up to date on his vaccinations. I bet we can… Full Article ›
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Cat Can’t Use Its Back Legs? It’s a Medical Emergency
It usually comes on suddenly: Your cat begins to howl or pant and can’t seem to move one or both of his back legs. Although there can be a number of causes, one of the most common and painful in… Full Article ›
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Top 3 Reasons Why Cats End Up in the E.R.
Cats — ever independent, nimble and self-possessed — can give the impression of being untouchable. Compared to dogs, accidents are less frequently the cause of health troubles for kitties, but even… Full Article ›
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Your Cat May Need Protection From Heartworms
The information in this article has been reviewed and updated. April showers bring May flowers, which we all look forward to after a long, snowy winter. Unfortunately, those same showers… Full Article ›
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Senior Pet Survey: How Well Do Vets and Owners Communicate?
We've looked into how veterinary professionals and readers understand and use the terms "senior" and "geriatric" when referring to aging pets, but there's more to the story than… Full Article ›
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Heartworm and Flea Prevention 101
Fleas, heartworms, and other parasites can cause serious illness in your beloved cats and dogs. Fortunately, there are ways to help prevent them from invading your pets and your home. Fleas… Full Article ›