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Pet Medication 101: Amlodipine
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 amlodipine is used for,…
Tips for Exercising Your Dog
Dogs were designed to be on the move! Breeds were developed for specific purposes, like hunting, herding, and protecting. These days, many dogs are simply companions and it's up to us to remember to…
How to Introduce Cats and Dogs
Wait, aren’t cats and dogs sworn enemies? How can they live together much less become friends? Perhaps you have a dog and are thinking about adopting a cat or just the opposite. While it is an…
Tips for Exercising Your Cat
From going on a walk with a leash to a good game of fetch, dog owners know there are many ways to stay active with their pet. These same activities and many others can be enjoyed with cats too. Just…
Causes and Symptoms of Stress in Dogs
Stress is the overwhelming feeling of pressure or tension, while anxiety is described as extreme nervousness and unease. In dogs, these two terms are often interchangeable as the two conditions…
Causes and Symptoms of Stress in Cats
As anyone with a cat will know, every cat has their own distinct personality and individual likes and dislikes. The causes of stress are variable between cats, and the signs you may see in a…
Hepatic Encephalopathy in Dogs
The liver is one of the powerhouse organs of the body. It has many functions including making proteins and bile (which digests fats), metabolizing (breaking down) nutrients and wastes such as…
Common Hamster Diseases: What to Keep an Eye Out For
Hamsters are common pets. They live for an average of 2 years, but their life span can vary. Hamsters will hide their illness until they are very sick and begin to show more obvious signs of illness…
Most Common Dog Diseases: What to Watch Out For
It’s scary bringing our new canine friends out into the world without knowing what atrocious bacteria, viruses, and/or illnesses can cause them harm. There are a vast number of things that can cause…
Common Causes of Bad Breath in Dogs
Bad breath in dogs goes farther than just being a problem that’s stinky and gross; it could be a red flag of a serious health condition. A foul mouth odor is an early symptom of tooth and gum…
Common Causes of Bad Breath in Cats
A cat’s breath doesn’t necessarily smell like a bouquet of flowers, especially when fish is a staple in their diets. A piece of tuna can get stuck between their teeth, leading to an unpleasant odor.…
Pet Medication 101: Prozac
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 Prozac (fluoxetine) is…
Common Types of Oral Cancer in Dogs
Cells in the mouth can undergo abnormal changes when cancer is present. The cells change and divide and can invade nearby tissues or even spread to other parts of the body. Some types of oral cancer…
Psittacosis in Birds
Psittacosis, also known as parrot fever, Ornithosis, and Avian Chlamydophilosis, is an infectious disease caused by the bacteria Chlamydia psittaci. It is highly contagious and is zoonotic…
Flea Allergy Dermatitis (FAD) in Dogs
Flea Allergy Dermatitis is the most common skin disease and cause of itching in dogs. For adult fleas to reproduce they must bite a dog to obtain a blood meal. Most of the flea life cycle is not…
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever in Dogs
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever is a disease transmitted to dogs by ticks infected with the Rickettsia rickettsii bacteria. This disease, if not diagnosed and treated early, can have devastating…
Pet Medication 101: Dexamethasone
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 dexamethasone is used…
Pet Medication 101: Furosemide
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 furosemide (Lasix) is…