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Pet Medication 101: Methimazole
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 methimazole is used for,…
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)…
Umbilical Hernias in Dogs and Cats
An umbilical hernia is a congenital abnormality where the body wall does not close properly at the location where the umbilical cord was attached (the belly button). This results in an opening, or…
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,…
Common Causes of Bad Breath in Cats
A cat’s breath doesn’t necessarily smell like a bouquet of flowers, especially when fish is a staple in their diets. A piece of tuna can get stuck between their teeth, leading to an unpleasant odor.…
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…
Why does my cat have red gums?
Your cat’s gum color provides a peek into their current health and well-being. Your cat’s gums are also prime indicators for the presence of dental disease. Keep reading to learn what is normal for…
How good is a cat’s sense of smell?
You may be surprised to learn that cats and dogs have a comparable sense of smell. Cats originate from top predators in the wild that utilize their many senses to successfully hunt their prey and…
Signs Your Pet May Have Something Stuck in Their Nose
Cats and dogs are naturally curious animals and will wander around and explore their surroundings if given the chance. Unlike humans, dogs and cats rely on their noses when observing things from the…
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…
Chylothorax in Cats
The thoracic cavity, also referred to as the chest cavity, contains several important organs essential for our pets’ survival. A disease that affects the pet’s thoracic cavity can result in serious…
First Aid & Emergency Care for Breathing Problems in Pets
Emergencies are something we all dread. No pet parent wants to experience an emergency with their canine or feline buddy. Unfortunately, emergencies can happen despite all the necessary precautions…
Diaphragmatic Hernias in Dogs and Cats
Most hernias in dogs and cats occur in the abdominal region and usually involve tissues and organs in the abdominal cavity. One common hernia that occurs in both species is called a diaphragmatic…