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How Can You Tell the Age of a Cat?

Is your cat 1 month old or 3 months old? Five years old or 8 years old? If you’re not sure, you’re not alone. Many pet parents are not 100% sure of their cat’s age.  Determining a cat’s age takes a lot...

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Why is My Dog’s Stomach Making Noise?

As pet parents, we know that dogs are like us in so many ways. Even though dogs walk on four legs instead of two, their bodies work similarly to human bodies. If you’ve ever heard your dog’s stomach...

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How To Tell If My Dog Is Overweight

Good physical health is key to a dog living a happy and fun-filled life, with energy to spare. But being overweight can throw a heavy wrench into the fun and games. How can you tell if your dog is...

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Why Does My Cat Growl?

One moment, your cat is sweet and cuddly, or perhaps she is staring contentedly out the window. The next moment, she’s growling and hissing. What happened?!  A cat’s growl generally signals...

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What to Do if Your Dog is Choking

If you have ever choked on something or helped someone who was choking, you know that choking is a scary experience. Unfortunately, dogs are not spared from choking. Their inquisitive nature and...

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How to Induce Vomiting in Dogs

How and When to Safely Make Your Dog Throw Up Dogs aren’t picky eaters. They’ll eat just about anything, unconcerned if what they eat is dangerous or toxic. Inducing vomiting may be necessary if your...

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How to Remove Ticks from a Dog

Ticks are disease-carrying parasites that are the bane of existence for many dogs and dog owners. During feeding sessions that can last for days, ticks transmit microorganisms responsible for...

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Vestibular Disease in Cats

Cats are known for their agility, effortlessly leaping from one surface to another. So, you may become understandably concerned if your agile cat is suddenly wobbly and looking a little drunk. A cat...

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Probiotics for Dogs

Probiotics have become increasingly popular in human health. Similarly, probiotics are gaining traction in the pet world. But what exactly are probiotics? How do they work, and can dogs benefit from...

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Understanding the Mystery Dog Illness Spreading in the U.S.

In late summer 2023, reports started surfacing of a mystery dog illness that caused lingering respiratory signs and didn’t respond well to treatment. Understandably, dog parents are worried about this...

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