Articles, questions and guides on pet care.
What is an online vet and how can they help me? Virtual telehealth has become more useful and prominent in our society than ever before. Online vets can discuss your pet’s health with you in the…
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 pyrantel pamoate…
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.…
Rabbits can get ringworm, a fungal infection, just like other mammals. Rabbits are more prone to getting infections with Trichophyton mentagrophytes, but can also get Microsporum canis infections.…
Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex (CIRDC) is seen frequently, as it easily and quickly spreads from dog to dog. This occurs most commonly in crowded circumstances such as boarding,…
Ferrets can get fleas just like dogs and cats. Since most ferrets are housed exclusively indoors in the US, it’s usually the dogs or cats bringing fleas inside and exposing the ferret. All pets in…
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 ivermectin is used for,…
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 milbemycin oxime…
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 fenbendazole (Panacur) is…
Since it’s likely that your pets don’t live in the wild, their nails probably won’t wear down naturally. Therefore, as owners, we must trim them to avoid problems with walking and moving around, as…
Abnormal hair loss, medically known as alopecia, is a common dermatological problem in cats. The extent of hair loss varies depending on the cause and severity of the condition. Some conditions…
Dandruff formation is a bothersome and unsightly problem common in humans. Though less common, this skin condition can also happen in cats. Most cases of dandruff in cats are not too serious but…
When people experience stomach upset, it can easily be identified and treated with over-the-counter medicines. Once symptoms start to appear, even mild ones, any person can easily communicate what…
Over the years, society’s view of animals has changed dramatically - from working creatures that primarily lived outdoors to family members with their own calendars of activities, beds and specialty…
Have you ever wondered what makes your cat’s eyes different from yours? Or what makes your cat such a great hunter? Keep reading to learn helpful facts about your cat’s eyes!
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 kaolin/pectin…
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 Pepto-Bismol (bismuth…
Cats' triangular-shaped ears clearly distinguish them from other species, but there’s a lot more to a cat’s pyramid-shaped ears than meets the eye! Keep reading to learn what makes your cat’s ears…
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