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Diarrhea
Diarrhea is a very common condition among pets of all breeds and ages. If your pet has diarrhea, it typically means that there is something else wrong with…
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Polycystic Kidney Disease
In pets with polycystic kidney disease (PKD), cysts, which are closed sacs filled with fluid, air or partially solid material, gradually replace healthy…
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Tenderness Of The Jaw
A discomfort and pain in the jaw of a dog or cat when pressure is applied to the skin overlying the jaw bone. Tenderness of the jaw can occur in both cats and…
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Periodontal Disease
Periodontal disease is a common pet health concern that involves inflammation of your pet’s gums and the loss of vital structures of the teeth. This disease…
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Fatigue
Exhaustion, tiring easily, sleeping more than normal or moving slower than normal. Fatigue in dogs and cats can have a wide variety of causes. The most common…
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How To Handle Teething In Puppies
Just as with human babies, puppies are born without any teeth. They begin to get their first teeth, which are known as milk teeth, at about three weeks old…
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Puppies 101
The following is a brief course in puppies 101, complete with facts about dogs from a preventative care point of view, to keep your canine companion healthy.
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Rhinitis
When there is an inflammation of your pet’s nasal passages, it is known as rhinitis. Conversely, inflammation of the sinuses is known as sinusitis. Both of…
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Von Willebrands Disease
A platelet clumping defect caused by a deficiency of the blood glycoprotein von Willebrand factor (vWF), von Willebrand’s disease is common in certain dog…
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How To Shave A Dog
Shaving a dog not only helps keep it clean and free from tangles, but it can make them feel more comfortable during hot weather as well. In fact, shaving the…
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Destructive Behavior In Dogs
Often, the actions the pet parent describes as destructive behavior in dogs is an instinctive behavior for the dog. To dogs, it is normal to dig and chew on…
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Blood In The Urine
Blood in the urine of the pet that could look either orange or red, but different than usual. Blood in the urine of your pet can have different causes, such…
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Decrease In Activity Level
Physical activity level of pet is decreased or it has a loss of energy. A decreasing level of physical activity of your cat or dog may be a sign of a medical…
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Tracheal Collapse
Tracheal Collapse Understanding the Weakening of Your Pet's Windpipe Tracheal Collapse occurs when weakened cartilage fails to support a pet's windpipe
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Nasal Depigmentation
Nasal Depigmentation The Harmless pets Condition That Worries Owners Nasal Depigmentation causes unexplained lightening of a pet's nose but isn't harmful
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Rubbing The Ear
Rubbing The Ear A Symptom You Should Never Ignore in Pets Rubbing The Ear in pets often signals health issues like allergies, fleas, or ear infections
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Feeding Your Dog
Feeding Your Dog The Transition from Puppy to Adult Nutrition Feeding Your Dog requires switching to adult food at one year while maintaining proper
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Bones That Fracture Easily
Bones That Fracture Easily Understanding Brittle Bones in Pets Bones That Fracture Easily in pets often break due to trauma, with the skull, jaw, and
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Cat Psychology
Cat Psychology Understanding Feline Behavior from Their Perspective Cat Psychology reveals scratching stems from boredom or instinct, not spite, guiding
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Ear Hematoma
Ear Hematoma A Common Condition Across All Ear Types in Pets Ear Hematoma is a common condition affecting pets' ears regardless of their shape or