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The Cost of Cuteness: Why Extreme Pedigree Features Are Creating a Veterinary Crisis
Behind the adorable, flat face of a trendy French Bulldog lies a growing veterinary crisis driven by human demand. Uncover…
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Pet Care
Practical day-to-day care that keeps pets healthy and happy across grooming, health, nutrition and safety.
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Exercise and Weight Management for Joint Health in Pets
Body weight is one of the most powerful modifiable factors in joint health — excess weight accelerates cartilage damage and…
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Pet Insurance Demystified: How to Read the Fine Print on Deductibles and Hereditary Exclusions
When a dog's $4,000 surgery was unexpectedly denied, his owner realized pet insurance fine print matters. Learn how to decode…
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Common Cancer Types in Dogs: Lymphoma, Osteosarcoma, and More
The most common cancers in dogs include lymphoma, mast cell tumors, osteosarcoma (bone cancer), hemangiosarcoma, and mammary tumors. Each type…
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Cancer Treatment Options for Pets: Surgery, Chemotherapy, and Radiation
The main cancer treatment options for pets are surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy, often used in combination. The best approach…
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Heart Disease in Cats: Cardiomyopathy and Silent Killers
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is by far the most common form of heart disease in cats. In HCM, the heart muscle…
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Heart Disease in Dogs: Types, Symptoms, and Treatment
The two most common forms of heart disease in dogs are mitral valve disease (MVD), which predominantly affects small breeds…
Dogs vs Cats
Decoding Bumpy Skin: How Folliculitis Differs in Dogs and Cats
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Home Dental Care for Pets: Brushing, Chews, and Daily Routines
The most effective home dental care for pets is daily tooth brushing with a soft toothbrush and pet-safe enzymatic toothpaste…
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Professional Dental Cleaning for Pets: Procedure, Cost, and Benefits
A professional pet dental cleaning involves a full oral exam, scaling to remove tartar above and below the gumline, polishing,…
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GI Obstructions in Pets: Foreign Bodies and Blockages
Signs of a GI obstruction in dogs or cats include repeated vomiting (often shortly after eating or drinking), loss of…
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Health Screening Tests Every Pet Owner Should Know About
Pets benefit from a range of health screening tests depending on age and species, including complete blood counts, biochemistry panels,…
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