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Eye Inflammation
The pet has aching, painful, red or bloodshot eye or eyes. Eye inflammation can cause severe pain to your pet, and can have an impact on your dog or cat’s…
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Dry Eyes
The eye is dry and uncomfortable because it does not produce enough tears to be healthy. This is mostly caused by the Keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS) or dry…
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Reluctant
A pet is unwilling to act or displays reluctant behavior, it can indicate a vast array of behavioral and medical-related issues. Some of the most common…
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Canine Degenerative Myelopathy
Canine degenerative myelopathy is an incurable disorder of the white matter of the spinal cord. Middle aged and older dogs possessing a certain defective gene…
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Restlessness In Pets
When the pet is not able to repose and displays a restless behavior, which is quite common on pet. This symptom can indicate a large variety of issues. For…
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Swelling Of The Ear Flap
The dog or cat has a liquid-filled lump on the ear flap. There are many things that can cause swelling of the ear flap in pets; however, the most common…
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Cats And Human Relationship
The cat-human relationship is a unique bond. The cat-human relationship is not the same as a dog-human bond and may be more difficult to develop. Cats are…
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Antifreeze Poisoning In Cats
Antifreeze poisoning is a potentially fatal condition that can occur if your cat consumes this harmful liquid. For cats, antifreeze has a sweet taste, which…
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Organic Cat Food
As more and more people are embracing healthier lifestyles that include organic foods in their diets, they are also opting to choose the same dietary approach…
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Puppy Shots
Soon after welcoming your new puppy into your family, be sure to bring him to your veterinarian as soon as possible for an initial examination. During this…
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Short Attention Span
The attention span, how long a cat or dog can concentrate on a task, is short. begin to wear out, scar tissue will form. Just as with human infants and…
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Uneven Pupils
Your dog or cat has one pupil that is visibly smaller than the other. Uneven pupils in pets, medically known as anisocoria, is a condition in which one pupil…
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Heat Stroke In Cats
Cat heat stroke, medically known as feline hyperthermia, is a serious pet health condition that causes many of the body’s internal organs to shut down if they…
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Nose Discharge In Pets
When a pet has a runny, stuffy or nose discharge, as long as it has a clear color is nothing to be concern about. However, if the discharge becomes chronic…
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Muscle Wasting
A condition in which the muscle of a pet becomes thinner and weaker. Dogs and cats that experience muscle wasting are most often displaying symptoms of an…
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Sterility In Intact Females
As in human beings, a female cat or dog can be infertile. Intact females are not spayed. Sterility in intact females, also known as infertility, occurs when…
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Atopic Dermatitis
Atopic dermatitis is a common pet health problem among both dogs and cats; however it is seen more often in canines. This condition is typically caused by…
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Dog Symptom Checker
As a dog owner, or guardian if you prefer, you want to know that your canine companion is happy and healthy. No one knows your dog better than you do. The…
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Excessive Genital Licking
The dog or cat has an increased attempt to remove dirt, discharge or debris of the genital areas through excessive licking. Cats and dogs keep themselves…
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Pawing At The Ears
Reaction of a pet itching in the ears, pay special attention if your pet begins pawing at the ears, it can mean several different things. The most common…