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Pancreatitis in cats can be a difficult disease to diagnose and treat. It can involve many parts of the digestive tract and mimic other diseases. Learn more about pancreatitis in cats, symptoms to…
Have you ever wondered why your pet can hear sounds that you can’t? It’s true that dogs and cats have much more sensitive hearing than we do. Keep reading to learn more about your pet’s ears, how…
Rabbits have a very unique GI tract compared to other species. Keep reading to learn a few fun facts about your pet rabbit. You never know - there might be a rabbit section next time you play trivia!
Dogs and cats, like all mammals, have kidneys that perform many vital life functions. Keeping these organs healthy and recognizing early signs of disease can help your pet live a long, happy life.…
Our study of 100 years of American animal records reveals how the nation has named its pets throughout recent history.
Rabbits are herbivores, meaning they only eat plants. They have a specialized gastrointestinal (GI) tract to accommodate that diet. Did you know rabbits can eat up to 30 times per day and ingest 2-8…
Do you know how many teeth rabbits have? Do they have baby teeth that fall out like humans as they get older? Do you need to brush your rabbits’ teeth? Keep reading to learn the answers to these…
There are definitely more questions than answers when it comes to Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome 2 (SARS-CoV-2), better known as the COVID-19 virus. COVID-19 has only just turned a year old.…
Could my pet have an infection? Allergic reaction? Splinter? Tumor? The answer is YES to all of the above or something else… In this article, we’ll touch briefly on some causes of lumps and bumps or…
It may be normal for some cats to begin slowing down as early as 7 years of age. Other changes may be signs of more serious problems that need treatment. Read on to learn about expected health and…
Did your vet tell you that your pet needs a dental cleaning under anesthesia, with possible extractions? This is a common recommendation because dental disease is the number one disease diagnosed in…
Did you know that small breed dogs have a higher incidence of severe dental disease, at a younger age, than their large breed counterparts? Read on to understand why this happens and what you can do…
If you think your dog has hip dysplasia, or your vet recently diagnosed your dog with this condition, you may be wondering about the best ways to care for your friend. We’re here to help! Keep…
Arthritis, also called osteoarthritis (OA) or degenerative joint disease (DJD), occurs when joint cartilage degrades over time, causing pain and limiting joint movement. Because arthritis is very…
Osteosarcoma is the most common form of bone tumor in dogs and cats. It’s more common in large breeds but can develop in any size dog. These tumors typically form on the long bones of the leg, but…
Urinary stones, or uroliths, are exactly as the name suggests. These abnormal stones inside the bladder vary in size from small bits of gravel to large rocks that form anywhere in the urinary…
Dogs, like people, can get urinary tract infections (UTI) caused by bacteria in the bladder or other areas of the urinary tract. UTIs affect female dogs more often than male dogs. Young, non-spayed…
Do dogs have prostates? Do they develop similar problems as men when they get older? The answer is, yes…male dogs can develop prostate problems. And male dogs that aren’t neutered (castrated) are at…
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