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Pet Medication 101: Simethicone

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 simethicone (Gas-X,…

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Fur Mowing (Overgrooming) in Cats

Although cats are often referred to as being “curious,” the overwhelming majority of them do not tolerate stress or change in any shape or form. Stress can cause cats to do all sorts of things such…

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Cerebellar Hypoplasia in Cats

Cerebellar hypoplasia is a neurological disorder that kittens can be born with. It is also known as “wobbly cat syndrome” or even “spastic cat syndrome” depending on the severity of the symptoms.…

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Brachycephalic Syndrome in Dogs

Brachy means shortened and cephalic means head. Therefore, brachycephalic dogs have skull bones that are shortened in length, giving the face and nose a pushed-in or “smoosh-face” appearance. Common…

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Caring for Pets with Pneumonia

Pneumonia is an inflammation of the lower respiratory tract (mainly the lungs) that can cause breathing difficulties. This leads to a lack of oxygen in the blood. Both dogs and cats are susceptible…

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Feline Asthma

Cats have very unique respiratory systems. They can be quite sensitive and show signs of distress quickly. Feline asthma, similar to human asthma, can be a difficult disease to control. Read on to…

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Pet Medication 101: Tagamet

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 Tagamet (cimetidine) is…

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Pet Medication 101: Dramamine

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 Dramamine…

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Pet Medication 101: Naproxen

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 Aleve (naproxen) is used…

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Pet Medication 101: Imodium

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 Imodium (loperamide) is…

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Pet Medication 101: Zantac

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 Zantac (ranitidine) is…

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Immune-Mediated Thrombocytopenia

Immune-Mediated Thrombocytopenia, often abbreviated IMT, IMTP, or ITP, is an autoimmune condition where the body starts to destroy the platelets. When the platelet level drops too low because more…

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Immune-Mediated Hemolytic Anemia

Immune-Mediated Hemolytic Anemia (IMHA), also called Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia (AIHA), is an autoimmune condition where the body begins to attack and destroy its own red blood cells. This disease…

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First Aid for Your Pet’s Eye

Your pet’s eyes are beautiful and carry out a very important job. In order to create vision, the eye has a series of delicate structures that are suspended within. Any small damage to the eye can…

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Ask a Vet: 10 Important Questions to Ask at Your Next Vet Visit

Sometimes bringing your pet to the veterinary hospital can be overwhelming. Often, you’re struggling to get your cat in a carrier, driving with a dog that is terrified to be in the car, or wrangling…

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Can Cats Eat Dog Food?

Have you ever wondered if you can feed your cat dog food? It sure would be convenient to only have to purchase one type of pet food. But would dog food be nutritionally balanced or even safe for…

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Can Dogs Eat Cat Food?

Have you ever wondered if it’s OK for your dog to eat cat food? It sure would be convenient to only have to buy one type of pet food! But is cat food nutritionally balanced or even safe for your…

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The Power of Water! Hydrotherapy for Pets

Hydrotherapy, or water-based exercise, is a mainstay of physical rehabilitation and provides tremendous benefits for a variety of pets. This article will describe the use of the underwater treadmill…

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