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When Skin Infections Keep Coming Back: Pyoderma in Dogs and Cats
January 2, 2026

Skin issues are one of the most common reasons pets end up at the vet. For many itchy dogs and cats, the underlying problem is pyoderma, a bacterial infection of the skin. According to Dr….
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Reasons to Spay Your Guinea Pig

December 08, 2025

Most pet owners know the benefits of spaying female dogs and cats. Surgical removal of the ovaries and uterus not only prevents unwanted pregnancies but also eliminates certain hormonal behaviors related to the heat cycle….
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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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Do CBD Supplements for Pets Work?

November 07, 2025

Now that a majority of states have legalized medical, and in many cases recreational, marijuana, veterinary emergency rooms are seeing more cases of pets with accidental exposure to marijuana. Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the cannabinoid in marijuana…
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Never Give Medications for People to Pets

September 19, 2025

If your pet is hurting, it may be tempting to slip two acetaminophen tablets into some peanut butter or wet food. After all, that’s what the bottle tells you to do, right? In reality, medications…
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