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Diabetes in Dogs
Even dogs eating healthy diets can suffer from diabetes. As with diabete...
Arthritis in Cats
Feline arthritis can be caused by injury, infection, an autoimmune disor...
Allergy Testing
Allergy testing is most commonly performed to determine if a pet has ato...
A Pet Owner's Guide to Flea Control
Adult fleas are only part of the problem. Immature fleas (eggs and larva...
Chronic Otitis/Chronic Ear Infection in Dogs
Chronic otitis is basically a long-lasting ear infection that can affect...
Common Symptoms
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My Pet Won't Stop Chewing, Scratching, and Licking His Skin. What's Going On?
Licking, chewing, scratching, and self-biting are common symptoms in pet...
My Pet Won't Stop Eating Grass. What's Going On?
Who hasn’t wondered, “Why does my pet eat grass?” The truth is the...
My Pet Has Bad Breath. What's Happening to Cause It?
Simple chronic halitosis. Whether we’re talking humans or pets, bad br...
My Pet Has Itchy Ears. What's Going On?
Though it seems a small thing, an intensely itchy ear can be maddening f...
I Found Lumps and Bumps on My Pet. How Serious Is It?
We’ve been there: Your pet seems fine, and then all of a sudden, a new...
Home Pet Care
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Caring for Your Pet After Surgery
Once your pet is out of the operating room and on his way home, it’s u...
10 Ways to Help an Arthritic Dog
When your dog is in pain, you want to help him feel better — fast. Luc...
Bee Stings in Dogs
Just like in people, a bee sting can be serious; dogs are more likely to...
How to Keep Your Dog Happy on Crate Rest
If you were told you needed to be on bed rest for the next few weeks to
Dental Denial: How Pet Owners Get It Wrong
Yesterday was a Thursday. Which can only mean one thing in my book: teet...
Understanding Pet Behavior
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Aggression in Cats
Cats become aggressive and lash out at or attack other pets –– and p...
Aggression in Dogs
Dogs can become aggressive and bark, growl, lunge at, and even attack ot...
4 Tactics to Curb Unwanted Barking
Of all dog behaviors, barking may be the most complex. It can be both hi...
10 Ways to Manage Cat Separation Anxiety
Q: I have a social cat who enjoys company, but I travel often and he bec...
How Can I Get My Dog to Stop Nipping at My Fingers and Toes?
Q. My dog loves to nip at my fingers and toes. I know she’s just p...
Veterinary Pet Care
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Ear (Aural) Hematoma
An aural hematoma is a pool of blood that collects between the skin and
Diabetes in Dogs
Even dogs eating healthy diets can suffer from diabetes. As with diabete...
Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) in Cats
When the heart can’t deliver enough blood to the body and fluid conseq...
Canine Distemper
Prevention is the key with this disease. Distemper in dogs is caused by
Canine Distemper Combination Vaccines for Dogs
Ever wonder what that alphabet soup of letters in your dog’s diste...