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End-of-life care can be emotionally difficult for pets and the people who love them. A mobile veterinarian brings professional guidance into familiar…
A bathroom accident after a puppy vaccination can be unsettling, especially when it happens soon after returning home. In many cases, the accident is related…
Feline hyperthyroidism is one of the most common hormonal disorders in older cats. It develops when one or both thyroid glands produce too much thyroid…
A home veterinary visit can be gentler for a dog that becomes frightened by thunder, lightning, wind, or sudden changes in pressure. Your pet stays in familiar…
Guinea pigs have a dietary requirement that surprises many new owners: they cannot produce their own vitamin C. Like humans, they must obtain this essential…
Blood work gives veterinarians a closer look at what may be happening inside a pet’s body. A complete blood count, chemistry panel, urinalysis, or targeted…
Canine hip dysplasia is a developmental condition in which the hip joint does not fit and move as smoothly as it should. Over time, looseness and abnormal wear…
Giving medicine to a resistant cat can turn a necessary treatment into a stressful event for both of you. Cats may hide, bite, scratch, spit out pills, or…
A bee or wasp sting can cause brief pain and localized swelling, but some pets develop a serious allergic reaction within minutes. Dogs may snap at flying…
Pancreatic disease in cats can be difficult to recognize because early signs are often subtle. A cat may eat less, lose weight, vomit occasionally, or become…