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Ventricular Tachycardia in Dogs and Cats
Tachycardia is a medical term for rapid heart rate. When tachycardia originates from the ventricles of the heart, it is known as ventricular tachycardia (VT or V-Tach). It is a serious form of…
Causes of Cardiomyopathy in Cats
Cardiomyopathy is a group of diseases that affect the muscles of the heart. It is the most common form of heart disease diagnosed in cats and the most common cause of heart failure. Continue reading…
Causes and Treatment of High Blood Pressure in Cats
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a serious problem in senior cats. Feline hypertension may be primary (without any underlying medical problem) or secondary (caused by another…
Flea and Tick Medication Guide for Pet Parents
Fleas and ticks are external parasites that feed on the blood of their hosts, typically dogs, cats, and other mammals. Heavy infestations can lead to anemia and potentially serious complications…
Pet Medication 101: Proin
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 Proin…
Pet Medication 101: DES
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 DES (diethylstilbestrol)…
Common Skin Problems in Cats
It’s no fun having a cat that is uncomfortable, and skin diseases are a common cause of discomfort. The skin is the largest organ in the body and can respond in a handful of ways to numerous…
Pet Medication 101: Amitriptyline
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 Amitriptyline is used…
Pet Medication 101: Levothyroxine
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 DES (diethylstilbestrol)…
Pet Medication 101: Prednisone / Prednisolone
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 prednisone and…
Pet Medication 101: Benazepril
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 benazepril is used for,…
Pet Medication 101: Amlodipine
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 amlodipine is used for,…
Pet Medication 101: Prozac
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 Prozac (fluoxetine) is…
Pet Medication 101: Dexamethasone
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 dexamethasone is used…
Pet Medication 101: Furosemide
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 furosemide (Lasix) is…
Pet Medication 101: Onsior
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 Onsior (robenaxocib) is…
Pyothorax in Dogs and Cats
The chest cavity, also called the thoracic cavity, contains several important organs essential for our pets’ health and life. Any condition that causes changes in the anatomy of the thoracic cavity…
First Aid for Drowning Pets
Dogs and cats are known to be natural swimmers. In fact, some breeds of dogs have been trained to swim and retrieve things from the water. And while they’re great swimmers in short distances, they…
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