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WEBDistemper (Panleukopenia) in Cats. 4/30/2024. Feline distemper, caused by a parvovirus, is a life-threatening disease. The virus is considered ubiquitous, meaning it is in virtually …

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Medications for Degenerative Arthritis in Dogs and Cats

WEBIn 2022, Solensia® was released by Zoetis Animal Health as a long-term solution to arthritis pain in cats. Solensia® is a monoclonal antibody against a substance …

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Obesity is Unhealthy in Dogs and Cats

WEBObesity has become an extremely important health problem in the Western world, not just for humans but for dogs and cats as well. Obesity in pets is associated …

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Chronic Kidney Disease in Dogs and Cats: Where to Begin

WEBThe kidney plays an important role in this balance and when kidney function is lost, phosphorus levels begin to rise. Therapy for insufficient kidney function requires …

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Causes of Blindness in Dogs and Cats

WEBCauses of retinal detachment include genetics, trauma, tumors, infections, immune-mediated conditions, uveitis, eye surgery and high blood pressure. Progressive …

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WEBDental wipes are especially useful for pets that resist brushing or have a small mouth. To use dental wipes, gently wrap the wipe around your finger and rub it along the outer …

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Periodontal Disease in Pets

WEBAnatomically the periodontium is composed of the gingiva (gum), cementum, periodontal ligament, and alveolar supporting bone. Periodontal disease can also be staged by the …

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Physical Exam Checklist for Pets: First Aid

WEBThe skin is an important indicator of overall health. Feel your pet's skin and hair coat, noting any masses or sores. Many older pets can develop accumulations of fatty tissue known …

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Vestibular Disease in Dogs and Cats

WEBIdiopathic vestibular disease is the most common form of vestibular disease in dogs and cats. For unknown reasons, cats are most commonly affected in the northeast U.S. in …

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Senior Dog Health Issues

WEBIn general, the most common health issues older dogs develop are dementia, arthritis and cancer. Other problems include heart, kidney, liver, and dental …

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Senior Cats' Health Issues

WEBHypertension is a relatively common issue in senior cats. Many diseases (such as chronic kidney failure, hyperthyroidism, glomerular disease, Cushing’s disease, …

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Husbandry and Health of Rats

WEBHealth. Despite the emphasis on overall husbandry and preventative medical care, the realistic truth is that the vast majority of rats seen by veterinarians are …

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Neutering Your Male Dog

WEBThe Hoffman study of 2013 looked at over 70,000 canine medical records and found that neutering increases a dog's lifespan by 14 percent. They found that neutered dogs were …

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Practical Dental Care Tips for Dogs and Cats

WEBThe Veterinary Oral Health Counsel was created over 25 years ago and accepts products that decrease the accumulation of plaque or tartar. VOHC.org hosts a …

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Mast Cell Tumors in Dogs and Cats

WEBMast cell tumors in the following areas tend to behave more malignantly than their grade would suggest: nail bed, genital areas, the area around the anus, …

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Understanding Your Pet’s Health Care

WEBUnderstanding Your Pet’s Health Care . Cancer is a Cellular Delinquent . March 9, 2015. Cancer cells go mad systematically. The cellular delinquents bust past …

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Pet Insurance Fact Sheet

WEBPet insurance is similar to human health insurance in that it: Has premiums, deductibles, co-pays and maximum payouts. Has waiting periods that define when …

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Lupoid Onychodystrophy in Dogs

WEBLupoid onychodystrophy, sometimes called lupoid onychitis, is a disease that affects the toenails or claws of dogs. The disease usually affects multiple claws on …

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Dental Care in Cats

WEBPhoto by Dr. Jan Bellows. Feline dental care is perhaps the most overlooked and under-treated area in small animal medicine. Cats are affected by many of the same dental …

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Manx Syndrome in Cats

WEBManx syndrome (sacrocaudal dysgenesis, sacrocaudal agenesis) is an array of problems involving the function of the hind legs, urinary bladder, and colon of a tailless cat. In …

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Diets for Healthy Birds

WEBBirds on a pelleted diet live longer, have fewer health problems and look better than birds on a seed diet. A diet of 100% pellets is rarely healthy either, as there …

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