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Getting a new pet is a big financial decision that many people take much too lightly. Pet care is more than buying supplies and feeding your pet. Unexpected health costs are enough to cause some families to give up their new family members and even euthanize them. Getting pet insurance protects you from going into [...]
Sneezing and coughing are frequent symptoms in cats, particularly in kittens. Upper respiratory infection is the most common cause of these symptoms. Feline upper respiratory infections are sometimes referred to as “cat colds.” What Causes Feline Upper Respiratory Infections? There are a number of different viruses and bacteria that can cause upper respiratory infections [...]
Canine parvovirus is most serious in puppies and young dogs. It causes severe bloody diarrhea and vomiting and can be fatal. Vaccination is available.
Heartworms can cause heart disease and other serious symptoms, including death. Heartworm prevention is simple, effective, safe and highly recommended.
Hookworms are common parasites for both dogs and cats, with kittens and puppies being particularly susceptible. Besides possessing the ability to make our pets sick, hookworms also have the ability to infect humans as well.
I love cookies. I remember every time we had company when I was little, my mom would buy Pepperidge Farm Cookies – usually Milanos. For company she said. But I always caught her sneaking one before company came, and if I was lucky I got to sneak one too. Is it any wonder that I [...]
Zoonotic diseases, also called zoonoses, are defined as diseases that can be transmitted between pets and people. These are the diseases that can be passed from your pet to you and your family. They can also be passed from your family to your pets. What Diseases Are Zoonotic Diseases? There are many pet diseases that [...]
Fleas are one of the most common problems faced by dog and cat owners. They cause discomfort for your pet and can also infest your house. Preventing Fleas on Your Dog and/or Cat If you are not already facing an infestation, using preventive methods to keep your pets free of fleas is the best way [...]
You’ve just taken your cat to the veterinarian and you’ve received the bad news: Your cat’s test for the feline immunodeficiency virus came back positive. Now what do you do? What does that mean to you and to your cat? What is Feline Immunodeficiency Virus? Feline immunodeficiency virus is also known as FIV or sometimes [...]
Dental health is important not only for adults but also for kids. In fact, starting good dental health habits early on plays an important role in overall health and wellbeing. Parents can learn how to teach toddlers and preschoolers about brushing their teeth and having healthy teeth in this two-part interview with Dr. Rhea Haugseth, [...]
