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An Update on Canine Lymphoma Treatment
By Dr. Ann Hohenhaus DVM, DACVIM (SAIM, Oncology), April 21, 2017If you have the unfortunate opportunity to spend time in a veterinary oncologist’s waiting room and decide to strike up a conversation with other pet families, you will discover that many of the dog… Full Article ›
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A Common Sense Approach to NSAIDs and Your Pet’s Pain Management
By Dr. Mary Fuller DVM, April 11, 2017Anytime you can relieve your pet’s pain, it’s a big relief for you, too. Thankfully, veterinary medicine offers more ways to do that than ever before. In fact, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs,… Full Article ›
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Feline Pneumonia: What You Need to Know
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, April 10, 2017Is your cat coughing, wheezing and producing nasty-looking snot from her nose? It’s not a run-of-the-mill cold as we might think of it. Cats can be prone to respiratory problems. If they go… Full Article ›
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Dealing With Canine Arthritis
April 3, 2017The information in this article has been reviewed and updated. Full Article ›
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How to Collect a Urine Sample From Your Pet
By Dr. Mary Fuller DVM, March 28, 2017From a single urine sample, your veterinarian can learn a lot of information about the health of your pet’s kidneys and urinary tract, as well as other organs such as the liver and pancreas. There… Full Article ›
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Canine Heart Disease: What You Need To Know
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, February 27, 2017Harper was unusually restless, and she had been coughing. The 9-year-old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel loved to eat grass — her owners thought that she might have a blade stuck in her throat. But… Full Article ›
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Dog DNA Tests Can Reveal Your Canine's Breed and Shed Light on Health Information
By Kim Campbell Thornton, February 21, 2017"What kind of dog is that?" If you're the owner of an offbeat canine who's obviously a classic Heinz 57 mix of multiple breeds, you're familiar with this question. And while it’s fun to… Full Article ›
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5 Ways to Freshen Up Your Pet's Dental Health
By Laura Cross, February 7, 2017Are your pet’s pearly whites more yellow-brown in color? Does his breath make you plug your nose? We wouldn’t be surprised if many of you answered yes and yes. By the time they're 3 years old, most… Full Article ›
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Endoscopy: What It Is, Why Some Pets Need It
By Dr. Jenna Ashton DVM, MS, DACVIM, December 6, 2016Sometimes, your pet can have a condition that’s difficult to diagnose without actually examining an internal organ or obtaining a biopsy, or tissue sample. While this is often accomplished with… Full Article ›
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Putting the Treat into Treatment: Getting Medicine Into Pets Effectively but Kindly
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, November 14, 2016We love our pets and we will do anything for them — including giving them medication when they need it. But if you've ever tried to put drops in a squirmy dog's ears or get a finicky cat to take a… Full Article ›
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5 Spay and Neuter Myths You Shouldn't Believe
By Kim Campbell Thornton, October 26, 2016Determining if and when to spay or neuter your pet is a big decision. And with so much different information floating around, it can seem both overwhelming and confusing. To help you make a… Full Article ›
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Is Your Dog at Risk for Hydrocephalus?
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM , September 6, 2016Specific breeds of dogs can often have a higher risk of certain health conditions. I'm well aware of this: Our little QT Pi Becker is a Chihuahua, a breed that can be prone to hydrocephalus, or water… Full Article ›