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Brushing Your Cat’s Teeth – Why It’s Important and How to Do It Properly
Dental care is just as important for cats as it is for dogs. Plaque and tartar build-up can lead to painful gum inflammation, tooth loss, and costly veterinary treatments. Fortunately, regular…
Brushing Your Dog’s Teeth – Why It Matters and How to Do It Properly
Keeping your dog’s teeth clean is an essential part of good pet care. Just like humans, dogs can suffer from plaque build-up, gum disease, and tooth loss if their teeth aren’t cared for properly.…
What is contact allergy in cats?
The least common form of allergies, contact allergy is often neglected in online sources of information about your cat’s health. Read our article for what you need to know about it!
What is contact allergy in dogs?
The least common form of allergies, contact allergy is often neglected in online sources of information about your dog’s health. Read our article for what you need to know about it!
What is immunotherapy (ASIT) for cats?
If you have an atopic cat, you probably came across the concept of ‘immunotherapy’ somewhere. Read our article for a description of it and how to use it for your atopic cat’s benefit!
What is immunotherapy (ASIT) for dogs?
If you have an atopic dog, you probably came across the concept of ‘immunotherapy’ somewhere. Read our article for a description of it and how to use it for your atopic dog’s benefit!
What is atopy or atopic dermatitis of cats?
You might know the term ‘atopy’ but might not know that cats can have it too. They do, and it looks different than in people. Read our article about feline atopy for all you need to know about it.
What is atopy or atopic dermatitis of dogs?
You might know the term ‘atopy’ but might not know that dogs can have it too. They do, and it looks different than in people. Read our article about canine atopy for all you need to know about it.
How to do an elimination diet food trial for cats
Elimination diet food trials are done in cats both to diagnose and treat various food intolerances or allergies. Read our article to learn how to do one successfully!
Quick A to Z of common external parasites in cats
Read our article for a handy overview of parasites that are usually found on a cat's skin.
What are cat food allergies?
Everybody has heard of food allergies by now or knows people who have them. Cats can also get food allergies, but they like to do them differently than people. Read on to learn how to recognise them.
What are cat allergies or hypersensitivities?
Just as in people, the number of cats suspected of or diagnosed with allergies are growing. But what are allergies and how to recognise them? Keep reading to understand your cat’s allergies better.
What is cat flea allergy dermatitis (FAD)?
Cats can get skin irritations from fleas without being allergic to them. Flea allergy dermatitis is something else though. Read our article to understand it better and learn what to do about it.
What is dog flea allergy dermatitis (FAD)?
Dogs can get irritated skin from fleas without being allergic, but flea allergy dermatitis is an entirely separate condition. Read our article to understand it better and learn what to do about it.
Which plants are toxic or safe for your dog and cat?
Adult dogs and cats are more careful in their explorations, but puppies and kittens often take a “chew first, ask later” approach. Read on to learn which plants are harmless and which not.
Quick A to Z of common external parasites in dogs
Read our article for a handy overview of parasites that are usually found on a dog's skin.
What are dog allergies or hypersensitivities?
Just as in people, the number of dogs suspected of or diagnosed with allergies are growing. But what are allergies and how to recognise them? Keep reading to understand your dog’s allergies better.
How to deal with your cat’s ear infection (otitis externa)?
Cats get ear infections much rarer than dogs, though not never. Read our article to learn how to recognise when your cat has an ear infection (otitis externa) and what to do about it.