If you take a daily vitamin or supplement, you might be wondering if your pet needs to take one too. Is it safe to give your pet the same vitamin that you take? Read more about the benefits, safety,…
Should you be worried if your cat is coughing? Continue reading to learn more about coughing in cats, including common causes, tests, and treatment options.
If you have pets, it’s important to know about zoonotic diseases (those that can be transmitted to people from animals) like Leptospirosis. Continue reading to learn about the causes, treatment, and…
Have you noticed that your cat’s appetite has increased yet she seems to be losing weight? Does your cat seem to be drinking and urinating more than usual? Or have you noticed your cat vomiting more…
In this article, you can learn more about the most common cancers seen in cats. We’ll discuss some of the causes or risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. We also provide help for living…
Is your cat limping? Is the leg swollen and he won’t put any weight on it? Has your cat stopped jumping up onto the bed? All of these scenarios indicate a lameness problem that can happen to cats of…
Did your vet tell you that your pet needs a dental cleaning under anesthesia, with possible extractions? This is a common recommendation because dental disease is the number one disease diagnosed in…
It may be normal for some cats to begin slowing down as early as 7 years of age. Other changes may be signs of more serious problems that need treatment. Read on to learn about expected health and…
The liver plays many important roles in your pet’s body. Without a functional liver, your dog or cat wouldn’t be able to properly digest food, filter toxins from the bloodstream, or regulate certain…
Although adult cats may not always show signs of illness when infected with internal parasites (worms and protozoa), if your feline family member is dealing with unexplained weight loss, chronic…
You are familiar with the saying “April showers bring May flowers”, right? While all the spring moisture helps our gardens and lawns grow and bloom after the winter weather, it also brings out the…
THC toxicity is becoming more common in pets as marijuana is being medically and recreationally legalized. Marijuana is now available in various forms other than the natural plant flower and leaves,…
Vaccine reactions can range from mild to severe in both dogs and cats. The immune system can have a variety of responses to vaccines, and some allergic reactions will develop within an hour and…
We often share food as a sign of our love for our feline friends. However, cats are definitely not tiny humans and some foods can cause upset stomach, trigger pancreatitis, can be toxic or even…
You know what pain feels like, but do you know how that feeling is transmitted within your body? Did you know that besides being unpleasant, pain causes negative physical and mental effects on the…
It’s important to understand a medication’s uses and side effects before giving it to your pet. This medication info sheet is meant to give you a good understanding of what Benadryl…
It’s important to understand a medication’s uses and side effects before giving it to your pet. This medication info sheet is meant to give you a good understanding of what aspirin is used for, how…
It’s important to understand a medication’s uses and side effects before giving it to your pet. This medication info sheet is meant to give you a good understanding of what Zyrtec (cetirizine) is…
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