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Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z Why Does My Dog Have Tear Stains? Have you ever noticed how many dogs have reddish brown staining of their fur? It occurs most commonly where tears moisten the fur around the dog’s eyes. This discoloration is caused by a chemical called porphyrin. Read More > |
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Dog Checkups & Preventive Care A Thorough Dog Checkup: What to Expect and How You Can Help If you're not requesting a thorough exam every time you see the veterinarian, you're leaving your pet vulnerable. Learn what to ask for. Read More > |
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Cat Diseases & Conditions A-Z Do Cats Get Hypothyroidism? Hypothyroidism in cats is rare, but possible. Find out what can cause it and how it's treated. Read More > |
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Dog Checkups & Preventive Care Why Does My Veterinarian Want a Poop Sample? This routine dog testing is very simple and can reveal so much. Find out why veterinarians ask for stool samples so often. Read More > |
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Cat Behavior Gross! Why do Cats Cough Up Hairballs? Hairballs are something that most cats will contend with at some point in life. Read More > |
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Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z Abscesses in Dogs Let’s face it. Dogs like to play—and with play sometimes comes scrapes and cuts. Most often, minor cuts and scrapes are kept clean by your pooch. They lick them and care for them as they heal. Sometimes, that is not enough and an abscess can occur because bacteria set in, infecting the wound. Read More > |
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Cat Diseases & Conditions A-Z Abscesses in Cats A bite wound abscess is a fairly common occurrence, especially with cats who go outdoors. An abscess results when bacteria invade and infect a cut, scrape, or bite that a cat has received in the course of fighting with another cat or other animal. Read More > |
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Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z Pseudocoprostasis in Cats and Dogs Cats and dogs with long hair have a lot of grooming matters to attend to—and that includes paying close attention to the long hair on their hindquarters. Read More > |
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Cat Diseases & Conditions A-Z Hyperthyroidism in Cats Hyperthyroidism is the most common hormonal disorder diagnosed in cats. Read More > |