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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 ›

  • Heart Murmurs in Cats

    Heart murmurs are detected when a veterinarian listens to a cat’s heart and hears a whooshing sound or other noise in addition to the heartbeat. It’s not always a reason for concern,… Full Article ›

  • Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) in Cats

    When the heart can’t deliver enough blood to the body and fluid consequently backs up into a cat’s lungs, it’s called congestive heart failure. There are many causes of congestive heart failure in… Full Article ›

  • 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 ›

  • Cardiomyopathy in Dogs and Cats

    Cardiomyopathy, which literally means disease of the heart muscle, can strike both dogs and cats in different ways. Symptoms are varied, ranging from collapse and weakness to difficulty… Full Article ›

  • Cardiac Arrhythmia in Cats

    Cardiac arrhythmia refers to an abnormality of the heartbeat rate or pattern. The condition can be caused by trauma, a tumor, and a wide variety of diseases. It can result in weakness, depression,… Full Article ›

  • 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 ›

  • 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 ›

  • 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 ›

  • 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 ›

  • 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 ›

  • 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 ›

  • 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 ›

  • 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 ›

  • Bartonellosis (Cat Scratch Disease)

    Most people have heard of “cat scratch fever” –– or at least they’ve heard the Ted Nugent song. But few know how the disease affects cats and, potentially, their… Full Article ›

  • Heartworm Disease in Cats

    That mosquito buzzing in your ear at night can drive you a little bit mad. But it can have far more serious consequences for your cat. Though cats are less likely than dogs to get heartworm disease,… Full Article ›

  • 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 ›

  • My Pet Has Bad Breath. What's Happening to Cause It?

    Simple chronic halitosis. Whether we’re talking humans or pets, bad breath is a big deal. It’s a stinky problem, but take heart. In most cases there’s a lot you can do to keep bad breath at… Full Article ›

  • 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 ›

  • 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 ›


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