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Skin Pigmentation
Increased skin pigmentation of a dog or cat with persistent infections. Skin pigmentation refers to the color of skin. In normal pets, the skin can range from…
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Best Diet Dog Food
There are many foods which have been labeled as diets for dogs ; however, these are not all good for your dog. When considering a weight loss diet for your…
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Why Do Dogs Eat Grass
Eating grass is a common behavior in dogs, and many of them even make it part of their daily routines. Fortunately, veterinarians believe that in most cases…
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Congenital Heart Disease
There are many types of congenital heart disease that can occur in both cats and dogs. However, some of the most common defects include dysplasia, septal…
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Why Do Cats Purr
When you hear your cat purring as the two of you settle into a cozy chair together, the sound is sure to bring you a sense of calm and contentment. As you…
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Scabies Sarcoptic Mange
Sarcoptic mange, commonly called scabies, is an infectious parasitic skin disease of dogs caused by mites of the species Sarcoptes scabiei var canis. Infected…
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Urine Loss
Urine-soaked hair on the abdomen or between the rear legs. See Urinary Incontinence. Urine loss in pets, or urinary incontinence, is a condition that occurs…
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How To Give Your Dog A Bath
How to wash a dog ? Do you ever wonder if giving your dog a bath is as simple as you think? There is a right way and a wrong way to bathe your dog. When you…
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Toxoplasmosis
Toxoplasmosis is a parasitic disease caused by the protozoan Toxoplasma gondii. This disease affects almost all warm-blooded animals including cats, dogs and…
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Diagnostic Tests When Your Cat Is Sick
During your cat’s adult years, she will see her veterinarian annually for her routine checkup. There will be occasions in between those examinations when…
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Collapse
Loss of conscience of the pet or physical strength. Collapsing is never normal in either a dog or a cat. The loss of conscience may be caused by a lack of…
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How Often Should You Trim Your Dogs Nails
Ever wondered how and how often you should trim your dog’s nails ? Dogs’ toenails grow just like humans’: at different rates. Knowing when and how to trim…
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Urinary Tract Infections
An infection that affects the lower or upper urinary tract of the pet which causes frequent urination or urge to urinate (lower urinary tract) or fever and…
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Litter Box Training Medical Issues
House soiling can be a very frustrating issue. This may lead to you becoming very upset with yourself and/or your cat; however, did you know litter box…
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Good Nutrition For Healthy Pets
Good nutrition is crucial to the health and longevity of our pets. Feeding the highest quality pet foods available is essential to ensuring a proper…
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Gastrointestinal Diseases In Dogs
There are a number of reasons why a dog can present with such symptoms as vomiting, diarrhea and a decrease in appetite. Some gastrointestinal diseases are…
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Sagging Belly
The cat or dog has a droopy belly or sagging belly, this is perfectly normal in cats and is known as a primordial pouch. The primordial pouch provides extra…
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Discolored Gums
Teeth and gums have another color than usual, when a pet has discolored gums it is often caused by the blood flow being blocked. This discoloration on your…
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Joint Pain
A symptom of some physical hurt or disorder in between two or more bones of the dog or cat. When you notice your cat or dog having more trouble with normal…
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Winter Exercise Guidelines For Dogs
Over the course of the blustery and snowy winter months, everyone has a tendency to put on some extra weight as they opt for cozy, long winter’s naps instead…