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Pet Medication 101: Zantac
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 Zantac (ranitidine) is…
Pet Medication 101: Imodium
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 Imodium (loperamide) is…
Pet Medication 101: Dramamine
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 Dramamine…
Pet Medication 101: Tagamet
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 Tagamet (cimetidine) is…
Feline Asthma
Cats have very unique respiratory systems. They can be quite sensitive and show signs of distress quickly. Feline asthma, similar to human asthma, can be a difficult disease to control. Read on to…
Caring for Pets with Pneumonia
Pneumonia is an inflammation of the lower respiratory tract (mainly the lungs) that can cause breathing difficulties. This leads to a lack of oxygen in the blood. Both dogs and cats are susceptible…
Brachycephalic Syndrome in Dogs
Brachy means shortened and cephalic means head. Therefore, brachycephalic dogs have skull bones that are shortened in length, giving the face and nose a pushed-in or “smoosh-face” appearance. Common…
Portosystemic Shunts in Dogs
Portosystemic shunts, or PSS, are vessels that bypass the liver allowing the blood that is draining from the stomach, intestines, spleen, and pancreas to go directly into circulation without getting…
Cerebellar Hypoplasia in Cats
Cerebellar hypoplasia is a neurological disorder that kittens can be born with. It is also known as “wobbly cat syndrome” or even “spastic cat syndrome” depending on the severity of the symptoms.…
Fur Mowing (Overgrooming) in Cats
Although cats are often referred to as being “curious,” the overwhelming majority of them do not tolerate stress or change in any shape or form. Stress can cause cats to do all sorts of things such…
Pet Medication 101: Robitussin
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 Robitussin…
The Ancient Art of Acupuncture
Traditional Chinese medicine, although relatively new to the Western world, has been practiced for thousands of years. According to Chinese medicine, disease is considered an imbalance or disharmony…
Myxomatosis in Rabbits
Myxomatosis is a viral disease in pet and wild rabbits. In the US, this contagious disease is mainly located on the West Coast. Cottontail rabbits are the normal host of the virus and it rarely…
Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease
Rabbit hemorrhagic disease virus (RHDV), also known as viral hemorrhagic disease (VHD) is a contagious viral disease caused by a calicivirus. This virus mainly affects European pet rabbits. However,…
Stomatitis in Cats
Stomatitis is inflammation of the lining inside the mouth. This includes the gums, tongue, inner area of the lips, and the roof and floor of the mouth. It is a severe type of inflammation that…
Tooth Resorption in Cats
Tooth resorption (TR) occurs when the hard tissue under the tooth enamel (called dentin) wears down and is eventually destroyed. Over time, all parts of affected teeth become involved and worn down.…
Histoplasmosis in Dogs and Cats
Histoplasmosis is a rare fungal disease that can be found not only in dogs and cats but in all mammals. It is caused by the fungus Histoplasma capsulatum which can be found worldwide. However, in…
Aspergillosis in Dogs and Cats
Aspergillosis is a fungus that is very common in the environment and grows on old food, organic matter, and in the soil. There are over 180 species of aspergillosis and they rarely cause disease…