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As veterinarians, we see a wide range of health concerns in our feline friends. One potential threat often overlooked by cat owners is heartworm disease. While less common in cats than dogs, heartworm infection still poses a serious health risk. Understanding the prevalence of this disease in cats, along with the importance of p...
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As cat lovers, we know that our feline friends often keep their ailments a secret. That's why understanding what goes on in their little bodies is crucial for their wellbeing. From the importance of baseline blood work in young kittens to the nuances of interpreting results in senior cats, these tests can be a window into your k...
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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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A male cat who keeps going in and out of the litter box may look constipated at first. He may squat, strain, cry, lick himself, or leave little to no urine behind. It's easy to hope he is just having a “bad litter box day,” but if a male cat is trying to urinate and cannot, this is an emergency. Urinary blockage, also called ure...
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Cats are very good at hiding pain, especially when the problem is inside the mouth. A cat with a painful tooth may still eat, groom, play, and act mostly normal at home. That's one reason feline tooth resorption can go unnoticed until a veterinary exam or dental procedure reveals what has been happening below the gumline. Feline...
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Travel can be hard on pets. Some dogs whine, pant, pace, drool, or vomit in the car, while some cats cry the entire ride, hide in the back of the carrier, or arrive at the destination stressed and exhausted. When a trip is coming up, it's understandable to wonder whether sedation would make the experience easier.
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"My Pet Never Goes Outside"...Until They Do Our cats and dogs are members of our families with their unique personalities and companionship. Even though we have domesticated them (or attempted to in the case of felines), curiosity regarding the great outdoors still lingers. Yes, some animals are certainly homebodies and seem to...
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When people think of heatstroke in pets, they often picture a dog left outside too long or a pet trapped in a hot car. Cats can be a little easier to overlook because many live indoors, seek out shade, and seem to manage warm weather by napping in cool corners of the house. But indoor cats can get heatstroke, especially when the...
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Summer brings nicer, warmer weather to many parts of the country, which often means more porch time, garden projects, backyard play, and fresh-cut flowers on the kitchen counter. But, for curious dogs and cats, it can also bring easier access to plants that may cause anything from mild stomach upset to a true medical emergency. ...
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