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Causes of Yellow/Green Discharge from Your Cat’s Nose
Nasal discharge is a common symptom seen in cats with upper respiratory airway problems. The nasal passages filter everything the cat inhales to prevent it from traveling and affecting deeper parts…
Why is my dog sneezing?
Dogs and humans share a lot of similarities when it comes to bodily functions, properties, and physiology. This is why most health conditions that affect humans can also affect dogs, and the…
Bronchitis in Dogs
A common cause of persistent coughing in dogs is chronic bronchitis, an inflammatory disease affecting the upper respiratory airways causing coughing for a prolonged period. Knowing how the disease…
Chemotherapy Options for Cancer in Dogs
Cancer is a very scary diagnosis to hear regarding your beloved dog. Cancer is the leading cause of death in dogs over 7 years of age. Luckily, your vet has many potential treatment options to help…
Heartworm Infection in Cats
Preventive wellness programs are an important part of keeping cats healthy and free from various diseases and health problems. This includes regular vaccination against viral and contagious…
Why is my cat panting?
Panting is defined as a rapid, short, breathing pattern, usually done with an open mouth. Panting in dogs is often considered normal and isn’t usually a cause for concern. In cats, however, panting…
Why is my dog panting?
Panting is when a dog breathes through its mouth, and we usually see it in dogs during normal physical activities. However, there are certain situations where panting can be a sign of an illness or…
Your Guide to Heartworm Disease in Dogs
Your vet can help you protect your canine friend from infections and parasites through vaccination and regular preventive medications. This includes preventive treatment against heartworm…
My dog has a cut. Is this an emergency?
Due to the curious nature of dogs, it’s no wonder why they end up with minor scrapes or cuts when accidents happen. Knowing how to clean and treat skin wounds and being able to recognize when…
Symptoms and Treatment for Vasculitis in Dogs
Vasculitis is a condition described by an inflammation of the wall of blood vessels. It can occur as a primary health problem, but in most cases, vasculitis happens secondary or as a complication of…
Causes of Fainting and Dizziness in Dogs
Seeing your dog become dizzy or worse, lose consciousness and faint, can be a very scary sight. The acute or sudden collapse and loss of consciousness in dogs is usually due to sudden loss of…
Elbow Hygromas in Dogs
Have you noticed a small squishy swelling on your dog’s elbow that continues to grow and become firmer with time? It could be a benign growth called a hygroma, or it could be something more serious.…
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…
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…
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…
Symptoms of Hearing Loss in Cats
Like the elephant and the dolphin, the cat also has an excellent sense of hearing. A cat’s hearing is even more developed than humans and dogs. However, because their other senses are also very…
How well do cats hear?
Cats are hunters by nature. However, this ability doesn't come out of the blue or out of simple trial and error; a cat's body is anatomically adapted to hunt its prey in the most favorable…
How well do dogs hear?
Did you know that dogs possess a much more sensitive sense of hearing compared to humans? They can easily hear something even when you hear nothing. Dogs can hear high-frequency sounds. They can…
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