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Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z Demodicosis in Dogs Dogs can get mange from demodex mites, causing demodicosis, often arising in dogs with weak immune systems such as puppies or dogs with illnesses. Read More > |
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A Pet's Life Homeless Puppy Finds Firefighters in Time of Desperation A homeless puppy wandered into a fire station where firefighters took her to safety. Read More > |
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Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z 6 Things You Don't Know about Itchy Pets The more you scratch the more you itch. The key is to break the cycle, let these 6 surprising itch facts help you with that. Read More > |
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Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z Pododermatitis in Dogs: Why are My Dog’s Feet Red and Itchy? Swollen feet can turn from an annoyance to a serious problem for your dog. If your dog is licking or chewing paws, learn why you should seek veterinary care. Read More > |
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Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z Your Dog and the Dangers of Lyme Disease: Part II If your dog is diagnosed with Lyme disease, don't worry: it's treatable. Doxycycline is commonly prescribed as a safe anti-biotic for Lyme disease. Read More > |
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Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z Your Dog and the Dangers of Lyme Disease: Part I Lyme disease is often misdiagnosed in pets. An infection spread by ticks, Lyme disease can be prevented by medication, grooming, and vaccination. Read More > |
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Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z Fleas 101 Fleas are hardy and can transmit tapeworms and bacteria causing the bubonic plague. Let Dr. Ruth MacPete tell you what else they can do. Read More > |
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Cat Checkups & Preventive Care Why Your Cat Should Stay Indoors: Part I Did you know the average lifespan for an outdoor cat is just 3 to 5 years while indoor cats average 13-17? Read More > |
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Dog Checkups & Preventive Care Pets, Parasites, and Protecting the Family All dogs and cats are at risk for parasites. Many parasites, like roundworms, are zoonotic, meaning they can be spread from pets to people. Read More > |
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Cat Checkups & Preventive Care Is it Safe for my Cat to Hunt? Dr. Read More > |
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Cat Diseases & Conditions A-Z "Walking Dandruff" In Cats Reviewed By Peter Kintzer DVM, DACVIM on April 8, 2014Overview Read More > |