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Cats are very good at hiding pain, especially when the problem is inside the mouth. A cat with a painful tooth may still eat, groom, play, and act mostly normal at home. That's one reason feline tooth resorption can go unnoticed until a veterinary exam or dental procedure reveals what has been happening below the gumline. Feline...
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A male cat who keeps going in and out of the litter box may look constipated at first. He may squat, strain, cry, lick himself, or leave little to no urine behind. It's easy to hope he is just having a “bad litter box day,” but if a male cat is trying to urinate and cannot, this is an emergency. Urinary blockage, also called ure...
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Travel can be hard on pets. Some dogs whine, pant, pace, drool, or vomit in the car, while some cats cry the entire ride, hide in the back of the carrier, or arrive at the destination stressed and exhausted. When a trip is coming up, it's understandable to wonder whether sedation would make the experience easier.
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"My Pet Never Goes Outside"...Until They Do Our cats and dogs are members of our families with their unique personalities and companionship. Even though we have domesticated them (or attempted to in the case of felines), curiosity regarding the great outdoors still lingers. Yes, some animals are certainly homebodies and seem to...
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When people think of heatstroke in pets, they often picture a dog left outside too long or a pet trapped in a hot car. Cats can be a little easier to overlook because many live indoors, seek out shade, and seem to manage warm weather by napping in cool corners of the house. But indoor cats can get heatstroke, especially when the...
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Summer brings nicer, warmer weather to many parts of the country, which often means more porch time, garden projects, backyard play, and fresh-cut flowers on the kitchen counter. But, for curious dogs and cats, it can also bring easier access to plants that may cause anything from mild stomach upset to a true medical emergency. ...
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It's easy to notice when your pet's water bowl starts emptying faster than usual. Once you notice that, other signs that your pet is drinking more than usual may be easier to spot. Maybe your dog is asking to go outside more often, your cat’s litter box has larger clumps, or your pet suddenly seems interested in sinks, toilets, ...
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Hair loss in pets can be easy to dismiss at first, especially during shedding season, but bald patches, thinning fur, or sudden overgrooming often mean more than a cosmetic change. In dogs and cats, hair loss, also called alopecia, is a sign that something may be affecting the skin, coat, or overall health. The cause can range f...
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Mushrooms can seem to appear all around your yard overnight, especially after rain, warm weather, or a stretch of damp conditions. One day the lawn looks normal, and the next day there are small caps growing near a tree, along the fence, in mulch, or right where your dog likes to sniff. For many pet owners, yard mushrooms can be...
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Summer vacation is easier to enjoy when you know your pet’s boarding plans are in place. But before drop-off day, there are a few important details to handle because boarding is not just about reserving a spot. Your pet may need updated vaccines, parasite protection, medication instructions, diet notes, and a health check before...
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