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Pet Medication 101: Zyrtec
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…
Pet Medication 101: Claritin
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 Claritin (loratadine) is…
Myasthenia Gravis in Dogs and Cats
Myasthenia Gravis (MG) is a disease that causes severe muscle weakness and can look like your pet is becoming paralyzed. It is not a common disease and is seen more often in dogs than cats. Keep…
Megaesophagus in Dogs
The esophagus is the tube-shaped organ that carries swallowed food and water from the mouth down into the stomach. Megaesophagus (ME) is described as decreased movement and dilation or enlargement…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…