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Keeping several pets healthy involves more than remembering annual appointments. Each cat, dog, or other companion may have a different age, medical history,…
Cats are experts at hiding discomfort. A feline with joint disease may continue eating, grooming, and using the litter box while quietly changing how they move…
Dogs investigate the world with their mouths, and a stolen snack, household product, medication, or toy can become a medical emergency quickly. Some swallowed…
Introducing a new pet to your resident dog can be exciting, yet the first meetings should be handled with patience and structure. Even friendly dogs may feel…
Cats are skilled at concealing discomfort. A senior cat may continue eating, grooming, and using the litter box while kidney disease, arthritis, dental pain,…
Hip dysplasia is a developmental condition in which the hip joint does not fit and move as smoothly as it should. The ball and socket may be loose, uneven, or…
Aging pets often need more thoughtful, frequent support than they did in earlier years. Arthritis, reduced vision, dental disease, kidney changes, heart…
A urinary tract infection (UTI) can make a pet uncomfortable, anxious, and unusually withdrawn. Because dogs and cats often hide pain, the first clues may be…
Rabies is a dangerous viral disease that affects the nervous system of mammals, including cats, people, dogs, bats, and other wildlife. Once clinical signs…
Ear mites are tiny parasites that live in the ear canal and feed on skin debris and fluids. In cats, the most common species is Otodectes cynotis. Although the…