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When Aging Isn’t the Answer: Cushing’s Disease in Dogs
January 30, 2026

It’s easy to chalk up small changes in our dogs to aging. Maybe they’re drinking more water, asking to go outside more often, or losing a little hair. But in some cases, these subtle shifts…
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Why Is My Pet Vomiting? Here’s One Option

December 01, 2025

When you seek medical attention for your vomiting pet, your veterinarian may explore causes ranging from infectious diseases to toxic exposure to mechanical obstructions. But what if it turns out to be “none of the…
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[Dr. Gary Brummet examines a cat]

Senior Cats at Risk for Hyperthyroidism

September 17, 2018

Prognosis Is Good with Early Diagnosis Senior cats are at a greater risk for developing hyperthyroidism than any other age group of cats. In fact, 95% of cats with hyperthyroid disease are 10 years old…
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My Horse Has a Cough. Now What?

May 20, 2018

Many Conditions Make a Horse Cough As a horse owner, you would not hesitate to seek veterinary care if your horse shows signs of lameness, colic, choke, or other immediate dangers. But what do you…
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[pyometra dog photo]

Infection in Dog’s Uterus Is Serious Business

August 15, 2017

Pyometra is a veterinary emergency When a middle-aged, intact female dog comes into the clinic with complaints from her owner that she has been depressed and lethargic, one of the first concerns that likely pops…
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Necropsies Solve Mystery of Animal Deaths

May 07, 2017

Necropsies, the equivalent of human autopsies In every murder mystery, there is a scene where the coroner interprets markings, bruises, and injuries on the dead body to estimate a time and cause of death. What…
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