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Our dogs are “talking” to us and other animals all the time, but often not using their voice to do so. It’s important to know what different body language means for dogs and to take all the cues…
Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) is an extremely serious viral disease that affects cats, and only cats, worldwide. It is considered one of the least understood of all cat diseases. You may have…
Rodenticides, also known as rat bait or mouse poison, are products people often use to control and kill rodents such as mice and rats. These products are also poisonous to dogs and cats.…
Vaccine reactions can range from mild to severe in both dogs and cats. The immune system can have a variety of responses to vaccines, and some allergic reactions will develop within an hour and…
For more than 30 years veterinarians have been suggesting putting a microchip in your pet. But what actually are these microchips? Are they safe? And what is the purpose of doing something that…
Nose bleeds in dogs and cats can be mild with only drops of blood, but often the bleeding is severe and feels like it will never stop. There are many causes for a bloody nose to develop and your vet…
Horner’s Syndrome is not a disease itself, but a combination of clinical symptoms that can have multiple potential causes. While this can affect dogs and cats of any age, from juveniles to senior…
Simple lipomas are very common, benign tumors of dogs. They are made of fat cells and are typically soft, mobile, and are not painful. Middle age to older dogs tend to develop lipomas more…
Dog parks are popular places to take your pup for fun, sun, and socialization. Off-leash parks are also a great place to exercise your dog and burn off some of that unspent energy. If you have a…
THC toxicity is becoming more common in pets as marijuana is being medically and recreationally legalized. Marijuana is now available in various forms other than the natural plant flower and leaves,…
During algal blooms in lakes, seas, and watercourses, a poison can form in the water. If a dog bathes in or drinks the water, it can suffer from algae poisoning, which is a life-threatening…
Laryngeal paralysis is a medical condition affecting dogs, where the muscles in the larynx are no longer able to move the arytenoid cartilages open and closed. The larynx is part of the upper…
Antifreeze or Ethylene Glycol (EG) used in car engines is highly toxic to dogs and cats. Ingestion is considered a medical emergency. Unfortunately, animals like the taste of antifreeze and will…
Collapsing trachea is a common cause of coughing in small and toy breed dogs, especially in the Yorkshire Terrier, Toy Poodle, Chihuahua, Pomeranian and Shih Tzu breeds. Dogs are typically middle…
Fleas are the most common external parasite seen on cats. If your cat is scratching more than normal, has hair loss around his lower back/tail area, or has tiny black dots that look like pepper in…
Is your dog scratching more than usual? Are you seeing live fleas on your dog? Are you seeing black spots or flecks in your dog’s hair coat? Your dog likely has fleas. Continue reading to learn how…
Vestibular disease is a general term for anything abnormal affecting the vestibular portion of the central nervous system. This includes the inner ear, middle ear, and part of the brain. The…
There are many different types of skin masses on dogs. It can be scary when you find one; however, some are benign or non-cancerous. Histiocytomas are a type of benign skin mass or “tumor,” meaning…
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