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Flea Anemia in Dogs and Cats
While many dogs and cats with fleas may only experience some itching or no symptoms at all, heavy infestations in kittens or puppies can be fatal. Several fleas on a very young kitten or puppy can…
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…
Glaucoma in Dogs and Cats
Though different in the level of perception and sensitivity, the anatomy of a dog and a cat’s eye is pretty much similar to ours and is also prone to the same eye problems that affect us. These…
Types of Skin Infections in Cats
In cats, skin problems are caused by a vast range of conditions, from allergies and physical injury to external parasites and infections. Skin infections comprise a big portion of reported…
Hot Spots on Cats
Hot spots, also known as acute moist dermatitis, are skin sores characterized by hair loss, redness, and purulent oozing. These sores are often considered to be self-inflicted. They form when cats…
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: 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…
How to Introduce Cats and Dogs
Wait, aren’t cats and dogs sworn enemies? How can they live together much less become friends? Perhaps you have a dog and are thinking about adopting a cat or just the opposite. While it is an…
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…
CPR Basics for Pet Parents
Just as it’s considered essential to learn basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for humans in case an emergency happens at home, knowing basic CPR for pets is now being considered equally…
Enucleation Surgery: What to Expect if Your Pet Loses an Eye
Eye injuries are some of the most common injuries our pets endure. Injuries that affect the eye have a wide range of severity, from simple irritation, to surface scratches, to deep ulceration.…
Pet Medication 101: Temaril-P
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 Temaril-P is used for,…
Seizures in Cats
Seizures can be a scary experience for you and your cat. It can be helpful to understand why your cat may be having a seizure and what you need to do during this time and after the seizure has…
Pet Medication 101: Metoclopramide
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 Reglan (metoclopramide)…
Flea Allergy Dermatitis (FAD) in Cats
Fleas are one of the most common parasites that we see in our pets. In cats that are allergic to fleas, just one bite from a flea can make your cat feel itchy and uncomfortable for weeks. This…