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Are you thinking about getting a kitten, or are you about to welcome a new kitten into your family? In this jam-packed article all about kittens, you’ll find answers to the common questions that…
Preventing disease is much easier than curing it. If you own a dog or a cat, you know that regular vaccinations are recommended to keep them as healthy as possible. This involves a trip to the vet,…
Is your dog scratching more than usual? Are you seeing live fleas on your dog? Are you seeing black spots or flecks in your dog’s hair coat? Your dog likely has fleas. Continue reading to learn how…
Fleas are the most common external parasite seen on cats. If your cat is scratching more than normal, has hair loss around his lower back/tail area, or has tiny black dots that look like pepper in…
Sarcoptic mange, also called scabies, is a highly contagious skin disease that affects dogs. The disease is caused by the tiny, microscopic (meaning they cannot be seen with the naked eye) Sarcoptes…
Feline scabies, also called notoedric mange, is caused by the feline mite Notoedres cati. It infects cats similarly to sarcoptic mange mites in dogs. In fact, these mites are closely related.…
Cats can suffer from allergies, too. Just like humans, your cat may be allergic to various substances called “allergens” that may be present in the air that they breathe, in their food, and in…
Itchy skin can be very frustrating for cats. To find relief, they engage in excessive grooming, licking, and scratching at the affected areas until there is hair loss and the skin becomes raw. When…
External parasites are among the most common causes of itching and discomfort in dogs. Fleas, mites, or ticks on their skin or ears can send them into a scratching frenzy leading to skin irritation…
Dogs, like people, can develop allergies to a variety of things from pollen and other airborne substances to specific ingredients in their food. Allergen is the general term for the specific…
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…
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