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Seeing your dog or cat get hit by a car is frightening, and your first instinct may be to rush over and pick them up. Before you do, take a breath and look at the scene. A frightened or injured pet may bite or scratch, and moving them incorrectly can make certain injuries worse.
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As the weather starts to cool, you may notice your dog or cat moving a little differently. Maybe your dog takes longer to stand after a nap, or your cat is less interested in jumping onto their usual perch. For pets with arthritis, these changes can become more noticeable when temperatures drop, especially when cold or damp cond...
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A dog who starts limping after a jump, rough play session, fall, or other injury may seem to have nothing more than a sore paw. Sometimes the cause is minor, but limping can also point to an injury involving a muscle, tendon, ligament, joint, bone, paw, or even the nervous system. Because dogs don't always show pain in obvious w...
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Regular veterinary checkups are an important part of keeping your pet healthy throughout every stage of life. Even when your dog or cat seems perfectly healthy, routine veterinary exams give your veterinarian an opportunity to monitor changes, look for early signs of disease, discuss preventive care, and address any concerns you...
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Pet emergencies can happen when you least expect them. Your dog might cut a paw while hiking, your cat could suffer a minor injury at home, or your pet may become sick while you're traveling and veterinary care isn't immediately available. Having a well-stocked pet first aid kit can help you respond quickly and safely until you ...
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Pet hair has a way of collecting on clothing, furniture, and floors almost as quickly as you can clean it. Dogs and cats naturally shed old hair as their coats grow and change, but the amount of loose fur can vary considerably between individual pets. A consistent grooming routine can help you manage pet shedding while giving yo...
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A run through tall grass can leave your dog with more than dusty paws. Foxtails and other grass awns can catch in the coat, slip between the toes, enter an ear or nostril, or puncture the skin, and once embedded, their shape may allow them to move farther into the body rather than working their way back out.
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A sudden burst of loud snorting can make it sound as though your dog cannot catch their breath. They may stop moving, extend their neck, pull their lips back, and rapidly inhale through the nose several times in a row. Episodes like these can look alarming, but they may end within seconds, with your dog quickly returning to thei...
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An unspayed female cat can develop a serious reproductive infection even if she lives indoors, has never been pregnant, or seemed healthy after her last heat cycle. The first changes can be easy to overlook. She may eat less, spend more time hiding, or simply seem quieter than usual, and some cats never develop visible discharge...
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Bringing home a new puppy or kitten comes with excitement and plenty of questions. During these first few months, young pets begin learning what feels safe and how to respond to the people and experiences around them. Veterinary care and a consistent home environment can help them develop healthy habits as they grow.
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