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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Does your dog have poor potty manners?
No matter how well-behaved your pet is, chances are that your pet has inappropriately urinated at least once in its life. But before blaming Fido or Fluffy for bad behavior, ask yourself how often you
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Therapy Pets Spread Love Through The Community
Therapy pets are similar to the average pet because they offer stress relief, comfort, and affection. However, therapy pets differ because they are specially trained to travel to and remain calm in various environments, such
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Amputating a Pet’s Limb
For many pet owners, the thought of their furry friend losing a limb can be scary or sad. However, pets with certain conditions, such as bone cancer, can benefit from amputating a limb. In fact,
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Cancer and Your Pets: What You Need to Know
Almost everyone has known a friend or loved one who has been affected by cancer. While cancer in humans is definitely prevalent, our pets are also afflicted with this disease. According to Dr. Heather Wilson,
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Pet Poison Awareness
There are many common household goods and human habits that can harm pets. Dr. Michael Ciepluch, lecturer at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, explained how to protect your pet’s health.
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Degenerative Myelopathy
Degenerative myelopathy is a degenerative disease of the spinal cord that begins in older adulthood and progresses slowly until dogs are no longer able to walk unassisted. The cause of the disease is associated with
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How Cold is Too Cold?
Heaters are on and blankets seem to have taken over our homes as we bundle up to wait out the winter season. Luckily, we are able to add more layers or turn up the thermostat
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