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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…
How to Road Trip With Your Dog
Going on a road trip with a dog is not as easy as it sounds. The road-tripping experience can be a fun adventure both for you and your dog, but you need to know and prepare for challenges you might…
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,…
Tips for Exercising Your Dog
Dogs were designed to be on the move! Breeds were developed for specific purposes, like hunting, herding, and protecting. These days, many dogs are simply companions and it's up to us to remember to…
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…
Causes and Symptoms of Stress in Dogs
Stress is the overwhelming feeling of pressure or tension, while anxiety is described as extreme nervousness and unease. In dogs, these two terms are often interchangeable as the two conditions…
Hepatic Encephalopathy in Dogs
The liver is one of the powerhouse organs of the body. It has many functions including making proteins and bile (which digests fats), metabolizing (breaking down) nutrients and wastes such as…
Most Common Dog Diseases: What to Watch Out For
It’s scary bringing our new canine friends out into the world without knowing what atrocious bacteria, viruses, and/or illnesses can cause them harm. There are a vast number of things that can cause…
Common Causes of Bad Breath in Dogs
Bad breath in dogs goes farther than just being a problem that’s stinky and gross; it could be a red flag of a serious health condition. A foul mouth odor is an early symptom of tooth and gum…
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…
Common Types of Oral Cancer in Dogs
Cells in the mouth can undergo abnormal changes when cancer is present. The cells change and divide and can invade nearby tissues or even spread to other parts of the body. Some types of oral cancer…
Flea Allergy Dermatitis (FAD) in Dogs
Flea Allergy Dermatitis is the most common skin disease and cause of itching in dogs. For adult fleas to reproduce they must bite a dog to obtain a blood meal. Most of the flea life cycle is not…
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever in Dogs
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever is a disease transmitted to dogs by ticks infected with the Rickettsia rickettsii bacteria. This disease, if not diagnosed and treated early, can have devastating…
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: Cerenia
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 Cerenia is used for, how…
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…
Pet Medication 101: Orbax
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 Orbax (orbifloxacin) is…