Eye Health (22)
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My Dog Just Came Inside and Her Eyelids and Muzzle Are Swollen. What’s Going On?
By Dr. Jenna Ashton DVM, MS, DACVIM, January 24, 2017Swelling of the eyelids and face, hives and facial itching (or pawing at the face) are common signs of an allergic reaction. Essentially, this occurs when the dog’s immune system generates an… Full Article ›
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7 Common Health Problems in Senior Cats
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, August 18, 2016One of the blessings of cats is that age seems to creep up on them gently — so much so that it may be difficult for us to notice that they really are getting older and have developed some of… Full Article ›
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9 Common Health Conditions in Senior Cats
May 18, 2016As with people, certain diseases become more likely as cats age. Kidney and heart disease, cancer and diabetes are among the ones that are of greatest concern. Here are a few of the conditions your… Full Article ›
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9 Common Health Problems Senior Dogs Face
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, March 15, 2016A dog’s golden years are a time to cherish, but they can also bring some new challenges with them. Our senior sweethearts often face a number of common health problems related to their advancing age,… Full Article ›
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Kitten Care 101: Tips for Eyes, Ears and Teeth
October 15, 2015Your new kitten's socialization begins as soon as you bring him home. Along with acclimating your kitten to having his hair brushed — and being bathed — you need to get him used to having his… Full Article ›
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9 Common Health Problems Senior Cats Face
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, August 31, 2015Doesn’t it seem just like just yesterday that your cat was a crazy kinetic kitten? One of the blessings of cats is that age seems to creep up on them gently — so much so that it may be difficult… Full Article ›
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Common Health Problems Senior Dogs Face
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, August 3, 2015I love old dogs. The gray muzzle, the soft eyes, the loving bond that ties them so strongly to us after a rowdy puppyhood and the active years of maturity. The golden years are a time to cherish,… Full Article ›
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Oral Warts: What You Should Know About This Dog Park Health Risk
By Dr. Mary Fuller DVM, June 19, 2015Most dogs return from the dog park with their tongues wagging. But, some come home with something else: an oral papilloma infection. Within a few weeks, owners are distraught to find whitish,… Full Article ›
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Unmasking Melanoma in Pets
By Dr. Ann Hohenhaus DVM, DACVIM (SAIM, Oncology), May 19, 2014With the summer season upon us, the Centers for Disease Control has started to issue warnings about sun safety to help protect Americans against sun-induced tumors such as melanoma. Since pets don’t… 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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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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Chlamydia Vaccine for Cats
February 21, 2014Chlamydia is typically associated with venereal disease in humans, but the bacteria can cause cats to suffer feline chlamydiosis, which looks like conjunctivitis and an upper respiratory… Full Article ›