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Fanconi Syndrome
Fanconi syndrome is a pet health condition that occurs when tubules of the kidneys do not function as they should. Normally, these tubules reabsorb such…
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Puppy Basic Care How To Take Care Of Puppies
Bringing a new puppy into your household can create a lot of work, but it can also bring plenty of joy to your life. However, before you bring your new little…
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Oily Skin Or Hair
The dog or cat has an overproduction of skin oil which results in oily skin or hair. Oily skin or hair in pets can be indicative of many different medical and…
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Babesiainfection Babesiosis
Babesiosis is a pet health problem caused by protozoa of the genus Babesia. The infection is most often spread by the brown dog tick, but it can be spread by…
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Cat And Dog Skin Problems
Your pet’s skin can tell a lot about its health. Skin is the largest organ in your pet and its main job is to protect the body. Since the skin can come in…
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How To Trim Your Dogs Nails
Trimming a dog’s nails regularly is an important part of good pet health. Overly long nails can be painful to walk on and can even contribute to arthritis…
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Obesity
Obesity is a common condition in pets, and in some cases, it can be quite debilitating. There are many things that can cause your pet to become overweight…
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Wobbly Gait
The dog or cat has a wobbly walk, this muscle weakness causes difficulty in walking. Wobbly gait in pets, also known as wobbler syndrome and cervical…
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Autoimmune Disorders
The immune system is essential to your pet’s body, in that it is able to recognize any threatening substances and destroy them almost immediately…
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How To Bathe A Cat
Typically, cats are able to keep quite clean by licking themselves. However, there may be occasions when your kitty will get excessively dirty requiring a…
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Noisy Breathing
Pet has a difficulty to breathe in oxygen; when your pet has a noisy breathing is because the air is trying to pass through passageways that are abnormally…
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Eye Irritation
The eye feels uncomfortable and your pet may be pawing at its eyes, it could be a clear sign of eye irritation. When the eyes of your cat or dog are…
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Blisters On The Skin
Small, transparent pockets of fluids in the skin that are usually caused by rubbing or chafing. Blisters are most often caused by a allergic reaction, but can…
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Ringworm
Despite its name, ringworm is not a type of worm at all. It is a fungus that is highly contagious in both humans and pets. However, while ringworm appears as…
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Ataxia Cerebellar
Cerebellar ataxia syndrome is a collection of symptoms related to damage to the cerebellum. This is the part of the brain that controls coordination, balance…
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Labored Breathing
When a pet has a difficulty to breathe in oxygen it’s because it has a labored breathing, which is often caused by issues with the nose, windpipe, or lungs…
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Broken Teeth
A dental injury or collision with an object that causes teeth to crack, chip or break. Pets can break a tooth for many different reasons, e.g. chewing on hard…
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Discharge From Affected Eye
Pus or mucous discharge from the affected eye or eyes of the pet. Occasional discharge for your pet’s eyes is normal, as they tend to play around in dirt and…
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Blood Or Fluid Seepage
Any Blood or fluids seepage from a swelling in places like the the ear flap of your dog or cat. Seepage that has accumulated because of a swelling of the ear…
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Oxalate Bladder Stones
Oxalate bladder stones are common pet health concerns that can develop in both dogs and cats. In the majority of cases, treatment for this condition is very…