Our curious cats and daredevil dogs are always eager to investigate anything moving across the carpet or in the grass. If that object of your pets’ curiosity is a scorpion, your pet may find itself
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Category: Pet Talk
Cognitive Decline In Aging Dogs: What To Know
Just as humans may develop neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease as they grow older, our aging canine friends also can develop dementia, also referred to as canine cognitive dysfunction syndrome (CCDS), a complex of
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Pet Diarrhea: When To Run To The Vet
Diarrhea is a natural part of life—all pets (and pet owners) have had it at some point. While diarrhea can be smelly, messy, and potentially embarrassing, Dr. Michael Hung, a small animal internal medicine resident at
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What To Know Before Bringing Home A Puppy
For National Puppy Day on March 23, dog lovers may be considering adding a new puppy to the family. Before you bring home a new companion, make sure you are prepared for everything that comes
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Tips for Trail Riding with Your Dog
Who doesn’t love to hit the trails with Fido? Taking your dog along on your adventures can be really fun, there’s nothing like a day in the woods with your two favorite four legged companions!
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Caring For A Dog With PTSD
Just as our pets often help their owners through difficult times, animals that have suffered from traumatic events may need extra support. Dr. Lori Teller, an associate professor in the Texas A&M College of Veterinary
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When To Be Concerned About Feline Vomiting
While there are many joys that come with owning a cat, one drawback some owners may be familiar with is the occasional discovery of cat vomit. This aspect of cat ownership may spark concern in
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Working Out Pet Weight Loss
For pet owners with an overweight animal companion, there can be a difficult balance between wanting to treat a pet and wanting to keep them in the best health possible. However, with moderation and consistency,
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How To Protect Your Pets From Heartworms
Heartworms is a term many pet owners hear but few really understand. When left untreated, these infections, transmitted through mosquito bites, can slowly spread to the heart or lungs, damaging vital organs and eventually leading
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Unearthing The Truth About Scorpions: How To Prevent Stings
Our curious cats and daredevil dogs are always eager to investigate anything moving across the carpet or in the grass. If that object of your pets’ curiosity is a scorpion, your pet may find itself
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Getting To The Heart Of The Matter: Canine Cardiac Murmurs
Dog owners do not need to be veterinarians to know that a healthy heart is as important for our furry friends as it is for humans. Yet there can be a lot of confusion surrounding
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The Truth About Feline Aids
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) is commonly known as Feline AIDS because of its similarities to Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). FIV is relatively uncommon, but it can have serious impacts on a cat’s health and well-being.
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Avoiding Heartworms & Other Mosquito-Borne Diseases
Fleas and ticks are not the only parasites that can cause problems for our dogs, cats, and other pets. Mosquitos are the number one vector of diseases and pathogens worldwide, but preventative medicine can make
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Recognizing A Pet Emergency
Many pet owners have found themselves in difficult situations in which they know something is wrong with a pet, but the veterinary clinic is closed. How do you know when it’s a true emergency and
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Pets Can Have Allergies Too
With spring right around the corner, many of us are bracing ourselves for pesky allergies. Just like people, pets can suffer from allergies, too. While humans tear, cough, and sneeze their way through allergy season,
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