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Pet Medication 101: Adequan

Pet Medication 101: Adequan

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 Adequan is used for, how…

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Pet Medication 101: Methocarbamol

Pet Medication 101: Methocarbamol

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 Robaxin (methocarbamol)…

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Pet Medication 101: Cyclosporine

Pet Medication 101: Cyclosporine

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 Atopica (cyclosporine) is…

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Pet Medication 101: Apoquel

Pet Medication 101: Apoquel

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 Apoquel is used for, how…

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Pet Medication 101: Temaril-P

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,…

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Pet Medication 101: Vetmedin

Pet Medication 101: Vetmedin

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 Vetmedin (pimobendan) is…

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10 Facts About Your Cat's Brain

10 Facts About Your Cat's Brain

Cats are intelligent creatures. Many research studies have shown cats can learn new behaviors, apply learned knowledge to new situations, communicate their needs and desires to their humans, and…

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Pet Medication 101: Spironolactone

Pet Medication 101: Spironolactone

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 spironolactone is used…

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Pet Medication 101: Metoclopramide

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)…

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Pet Medication 101: Tylosin

Pet Medication 101: Tylosin

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 Tylan (tylosin) is used…

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Stroke (Vascular Accidents) in Pets

Stroke (Vascular Accidents) in Pets

Just like in people, a stroke in pets occurs when an important part of the brain doesn’t receive adequate blood circulation. While a stroke or cerebral vascular accident (CVA) is not very common in…

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Pre-Existing Conditions: Helpful Tips You'll Appreciate About Pet Health Insurance

Pre-Existing Conditions: Helpful Tips You'll Appreciate About Pet Health Insurance

Pre-existing conditions are health concerns, such as diabetes, kidney disease, or an oral infection that your dog or cat had before coverage starts for pet health insurance. Many dog and cat…

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Flea Allergy Dermatitis (FAD) in Cats

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…

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How Much Does it Cost When a Cat Adopts You?

How Much Does it Cost When a Cat Adopts You?

There are lots of decisions to make before allowing a cat to own you! More than anything else, breed and age will determine the costs incurred for the honor of a feline companion. All kidding aside,…

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