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What to Do if Your Dog is Attacked by a Porcupine
Outdoor excursions are always something to look forward to for pets and pet owners alike. These are excellent opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors and bombard the senses with varied and…
Common Diseases in Cats
You love your cat and want to take the best possible care of them, but it can be difficult to know what to monitor for or expect. Like most things in life, there isn’t an easy answer, but let’s…
How to Stop Your Pet from Licking Their Wounds
Owners are often frustrated when treating a wound on their dog or cat because pets are always wanting/trying to lick the wound, making it challenging to apply topical medications and prolonging the…
Can dogs drink soda?
Soda is a quintessential, all-time favorite drink and thirst-quencher. When you reach for your favorite soda drink on a super-hot day, your canine buddy will surely be waiting for his share, too.…
My dog vomited worms. What should I do?
Witnessing your dog vomiting worms can be a scary sight. Fear not, because you are in the same boat with many pet parents. Worm infestation is a common issue encountered by most pet owners at one…
What to Feed a Dog with Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is considered to be a syndrome, versus a disease. It’s a multi-faceted condition triggered by many underlying conditions. Though there’s no specific cause of IBD in…
Common Causes and Treatment for Ear Infections in Cats
Compared to other domestic animals, cats do not commonly suffer from ear infections. When this happens, mites are usually responsible, but there can be other causes, such as bacteria and fungi.…
What to Do if Your Pet Has a Bite Wound
Did your dog or cat get bitten by another animal? Don't panic! There are many things that you can do to help your pet. The first step is to verify that your pet is up-to-date on vaccines. If not,…
My dog’s wound won’t heal. What should I do?
The curious streaks and playful nature of dogs can easily get them into trouble. It’s no wonder why they end up with wounds when playing, getting into fights with other animals, or by accident.…
Abscesses in Dogs: Causes and Treatment Options
Skin abscesses often appear as painful swelling on the skin which can be firm or fluid-filled to the touch, depending on how thick the pus is inside. Typically, skin abscesses appear suddenly, often…
How to Prevent Flystrike in Dogs and Cats
Flystrike in dogs and cats is one of those skin conditions where treatment and preventive medication is not readily available. It’s important that pet owners are aware of how this skin problem…
Tooth Root Abscesses in Dogs
Dogs have 42 adult teeth: 6 incisors, 4 canines, 16 premolars, and 10 molars. Any of these teeth are at risk for developing an abscess, but the most common teeth to develop abscesses are the upper…
Cuterebra Infestation in Dogs and Cats
Skin parasites are a common problem in dogs and cats. Commonly encountered external parasites, like fleas, lice, and ticks, can easily be treated and controlled with over-the-counter preventive…
Pemphigus in Dogs
Pemphigus can best be described as an immune-mediated skin disease in dogs where a dog’s own immune system begins to attack the connection between the normal layers of skin cells. There are…
Ringworm Symptoms and Treatment in Cats
Skin disorders are very common in cats. Studies have shown that around 15% of cats have at least one skin problem. Among these skin problems, infections are considered to be the most common. Skin…
FirstVet + Basepaws
FirstVet services just got even better for cat lovers! We’ve teamed up with Basepaws Pet Health to help our pet parents better understand their cat’s healthcare needs. As a FirstVet customer, you…
Pemphigus in Cats
Pemphigus can best be described as an immune-mediated skin disease in cats where a cat’s own immune system begins to attack the connection between the normal layers of skin cells. While there are…
Should I worry about a cyst on my dog’s skin?
A lump or bump on or under a dog’s skin can be a source of worry for many pet owners. Most lumps and bumps in dogs are benign, but there is a possibility that some could be malignant. Just like any…
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