Cat And Dog Conditions (62)
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Flea Allergy Dermatitis in Cats and Dogs
April 22, 2014Here’s something you probably didn’t know: There are more than 2,000 species of fleas. But the cat flea (Ctenocephalides felis) is the one most often responsible for the misery of… Full Article ›
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Seborrhea in Cats and Dogs
April 2, 2014Seborrhea is a general term used to describe skin and hair that is excessively flaky or greasy. While primary seborrhea is a rare inherited disease, most cases of seborrhea occur secondary to… Full Article ›
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Bordetella Vaccine for Dogs and Cats
March 26, 2014If your pet is a regular at day care, grooming facilities or the dog park, those shots every 6 to 12 months to prevent canine infectious tracheobronchitis (aka kennel cough) may be inconvenient,… Full Article ›
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Treating Heartworm Disease in Dogs and Cats
March 26, 2014Heartworm disease is a serious and potentially fatal condition that damages the heart, lungs, and related blood vessels. Dogs and cats are at risk for becoming infected with… Full Article ›
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Conjunctivitis in Dogs and Cats
March 25, 2014Dogs and cats alike can be affected by conjunctivitis, an inflammation of the tissues surrounding the inner eyelids and white part of the eyes that sometimes accompanies a respiratory infection… Full Article ›
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Acetaminophen Toxicity in Cats and Dogs
March 24, 2014Acetaminophen can be toxic to dogs and cats, but cats are 7 to 10 times more susceptible to acetaminophen toxicity than dogs are. Once swallowed, acetaminophen reaches the blood stream… Full Article ›
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Cardiomyopathy in Dogs and Cats
March 24, 2014Cardiomyopathy, which literally means disease of the heart muscle, can strike both dogs and cats in different ways. Symptoms are varied, ranging from collapse and weakness to difficulty… Full Article ›
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Pulmonary Edema in Pets
March 24, 2014Pulmonary edema is an accumulation of fluid in the lungs. It happens to both pets and people and can have a variety of causes including heart failure, cancer, or a traumatic event such as… Full Article ›
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Ibuprofen and Naproxen Toxicity
March 24, 2014Ibuprofen and naproxen can be toxic to dogs and cats, but cats are much more susceptible to this toxicity than dogs are. A single 200-milligram ibuprofen tablet can be toxic to a cat or… Full Article ›
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Eye Discharge
March 24, 2014Some pets produce more tears than others, so increased wetness of the eye is not always a medical problem. Eye discharge becomes a problem when it is excessive, abnormal, or accompanied… Full Article ›
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Aspirin Toxicity in Cats and Dogs
March 21, 2014High doses of aspirin can be poisonous (toxic) to dogs and cats; cats are more susceptible to aspirin toxicity than dogs are. Toxic effects can occur within hours of the pet swallowing… Full Article ›
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BUN and Creatinine Levels
March 21, 2014Taken together, the blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine levels can provide useful information about kidney function. The BUN and creatinine levels can be affected by many things,… Full Article ›