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Loss Of Color In The Skin Of The Nose
Loss of color in the skin of the nose of the pet, also referred as nasal depigmentation in dogs and cats, is progressive fading of color of the nose brought…
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How To Prevent Dog Bites
Preventing dog bites is often fairly simple. Most of the time, your dog is likely not biting to display aggression but rather is performing a behavior known…
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Understanding Jaundice In Cats
Cat jaundice is characterized by a yellowing of the gums, eyes and skin. The yellow pigment is caused by a concentration of bilirubin. This pigment forms…
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Foul Odor In The Ears
The dog or cat has bad-smelling ears is a symptom that could be commonly related your pet’s skin. A foul odor from the ears of your cat or dog may be a sign…
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Slow Development
The general development of the pet is slower than usual. Slow development in larger breeds of dogs is quite normal. However, when it occurs in small breed…
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5 Foods Your Dog Should Never Eat
It is incredibly important to know what foods dogs should not eat. Most people know that dogs and chocolate don’t mix. There are a few other foods that are…
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Anxiety
A pet that is fearfulness or stress because of the anticipation of unfortunate events. Both cats and dogs can experience anxiety, in which they feel…
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Understanding False Pregnancy In Dogs
False pregnancy in dogs, also known as pseudopregnancies and phantom pregnancies, are quite common in female dogs. When this condition occurs, the dog will…
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Brittle Nails
Brittle nails is a symptom commonly caused by infection, diseases, or a trauma to the nails. This happens when your pet has dry nails that are prone to…
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Cessation Of Heat Cycles In Intact Females
A sudden stop of menstrual cycles in females that have not yet engaged sexually. Cats and dogs don’t have a menopause, which means that they continue to have…
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How To Clean Your Pets Ears
Just like small children, most pets do not like getting their ears cleaned. However, it is essential that you clean your pet’s ears weekly to inspect them for…
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Hunched Posture
This symptom happens when a pet is bent into a humped position, which is a clear sign of a pet health condition. A cat or dog can have a hunched posture…
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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Many dogs and cats have cute behaviors that warm our hearts and make us smile such as giving us kisses, chasing the light from a flashlight or fetching their…
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Why Is My Dog Limping
You find yourself faced with a limping dog and don’t know what to do. It worries most humans when their animals are in pain. If your dog is limping, finding…
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Breath With Acetone Like Smell
Breath that smells like acetone in your dog or cat. A bad breath can have different causes. Most commonly it’s dental problems or diabetes. In both cases it…
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Weakness
Pet experiences generalized weakness and it is often the symptom of a serious medical condition. There are many medical conditions that can lead to weakness…
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Ulcers Stomach
Stomach ulcers, often called gastric ulcers or peptic ulcers, are sores in the tissue that lines the inside of the stomach. Gastric ulceration results from…
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Stomatitis
Stomatitis is the inflammation of the tissues of the mouth including the lips, tongue and lining of the oral cavity. It has a number of possible primary…
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Poison Control For Dogs
Within your home and property, toxic substances abound to beckon a dog’s indiscriminate palate. Teething puppies , bored and lonely canines and dogs with the…
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Nasal Discharge
Liquid is coming out of the nose of the dog or cat. Typically, a clear nasal discharge in pets is nothing to worry about. However, if it lingers or becomes…