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Bloodshot Eyes
Red eyes resulting from the vessels in the white of the eye. The most common cause is inflammation of one or both eyes. Red eyes may have other causes, such…
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Meningioma
Meningioma is the most common type of brain tumor that occurs in dogs and cats. This serious pet health condition develops within the membranes enveloping the…
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Brain Tumor
Brain tumors, although is an uncommon disease in pets, can develop in both dogs and cats. However, they seem to occur more often in canines. While there are…
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Search And Rescue Training
Search and Rescue Dog Training, also referred to as SAR training, is an extensive training provided to your dog. An SAR dog, when watched performing his…
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Corneal Spasms
Spasm in the transparent front part of the eye that covers the iris, pupil, and anterior chamber. Corneal spasms are not considered normal. Corneal spasms may…
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Gastric Ulcer
An open sore in the lining of the stomach, also called Stomach Ulcer and Peptic Ulcer. Stomach ulcers can be caused by nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs…
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Submissive Urination In Dogs
Submissive urination in dogs is not uncommon as this is another form of communication to them. When a dog urinates in submission, he is portraying to you that…
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Mood Swings
The pet has an extreme or rapid change in mood, when your dog or cat’s mood swings it could be indicative of a vast array of health issues. Just as humans can…
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Skin Disease
A condition of abnormal functioning of the skin of a dog or cat. Skin diseases are quite common in pets, and there are basically two types: curable and…
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Vomiting
Series of involuntary spasmic movements of the pet to eject part or all of the contents of the stomach. The vomit of a dog or cat can contain blood. All pets…
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Lyme Disease
Caused by spirochete bacteria in the Borrelia burgdorferi complex, Lyme disease, also called Lyme borreliosis, is a common tick-borne disease spread through…
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Limping
Limping in pets indicates moderate to extreme hopping when your pet walks or runs. Dragging a leg or favoring one or more legs over the others is seen in both…
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How To Introduce A Cat To A Dog
They are boisterous, they can be noisy and they can be bold. To a cat that has not been exposed to dogs, these critters of the canine kind can be intimidating…
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Pacing
A rate of movement of the pet, especially in stepping, walking. Pacing is a type of behavior in cats and dogs that is characterized by restless walking back…
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Excessive Appetite
Increased or excessive appetite is when a pet eats more than usual and is caused by behavioral problems, which can lead to obesity. However, an increase in…
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How To Treat Wasp Stings In Dogs
Wasp stings are just as painful for dogs as they are for humans. Once the weather turns warmer and wasps start to dance through the air and across your lawn…
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Halloween Costumes For Dogs Pet Friendly Or Not
Throughout the month of October, pet supply warehouses and pet boutiques fill their retail racks with an array of Halloween costumes for dogs. Few pet owners…
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How To Keep Your Cat And Dog Dandruff Free
Dandruff in dogs and cat d andruff is much like dandruff in humans. It is nothing more than dead skin cells, and it is perfectly normal for your pet to have a…
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Dogs And Bee Stings What To Do
Dogs are curious creatures by nature, and while this behavior can be quite endearing at times, it can be also be dangerous. This is especially true when your…
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Pet Proof Your Home
Before you bring a new dog home through pet adoption , it’s important that your home is pet safe. By properly pet-proofing your home, you can be sure that…