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To Remove or Not to Remove? The Controversy of Dewclaws in Dogs and Polydactyly in Cats
From polydactyl cats to dewclawed dogs, owners often worry about extra digits. Discover why modern vets are rethinking the surgical…
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Author: Sarah Mitchell
Sarah Mitchell writes about small-animal health and nutrition, with a focus on the distance between what the research recommends and what owners can realistically do at home. She works from published veterinary sources and stays explicit about where the evidence is thin.
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Dog and Cat Eye Conditions: Infections, Injuries, and Diseases
The most common eye conditions in dogs and cats include conjunctivitis (eye infections), corneal ulcers, cataracts, glaucoma, dry eye (KCS),…
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Ligament and Joint Injuries in Pets: ACL Tears, Sprains, and Recovery
The most common serious ligament injury in pets — particularly dogs — is rupture of the cranial cruciate ligament (CCL),…
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Arthritis in Dogs and Cats: Diagnosis, Pain Relief, and Daily Management
Arthritis in pets is diagnosed through physical examination, gait analysis, and X-rays, and managed with a multimodal approach — weight…
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