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Author: Petful Veterinary Team
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Dog Ear Infection Treatment: From Ear Drops All the Way to Surgery
There are a number of dog ear infection treatment options. For dogs with chronic ear infections, finding the right solution may take some trial and error.
Spaying or Neutering Your Pet: An Expert Guide
Veterinarians still get a lot of resistance about spaying or neutering pets. In this expert guide, we discuss the benefits and risks.
Obesity in Dogs and Cats: The Most Common Health Threat to Our Pets
You may think your pet is healthy, but the veterinarian says otherwise. Here’s what you may be getting wrong.
Pregnant Cat Care: An Expert Guide to What to Expect
In this expert guide to pregnant cat care, you’ll learn what to expect, what to feed a pregnant cat, how long before the kittens should be weaned and more.
Ear Mites Treatment in Dogs, Cats and Rabbits
Ear mites are annoying for our pets and pretty gross all around. Here’s what you need to know about ear mites treatment in dogs, cats and rabbits.
15 Ferret Health Warning Signs
These scenarios may indicate a problem with your ferret’s health.
What to Do if Your Dog’s Eye Pops Out of the Socket
“Eye proptosis” is what happens when a dog’s eye pops out of its socket. Yes, it really does happen, and it requires immediate attention.
Tail Docking and Ear Cropping: Both Painful, Both Cruel
This really makes our blood boil. Would anyone think it was OK to cut off a newborn baby’s little finger for the sake of fashion?
Treating Arthritis in Dogs
Dogs are living longer, but this means more of them are living with arthritis. These 10 methods of treating arthritis in dogs can give pets their bounce back.
How Does a Dog Get a Staph Infection?
A Staphylococcus bacterial infection can be deadly serious, but there are ways to minimize its spread and prevent the condition in your dog.
High Blood Pressure in Dogs and Cats
Just like us, dogs and cats can suffer from high blood pressure, or hypertension, and need regular screenings to detect it. Here’s what you need to know.
6 Possible Reasons Your Dog Eats Poop (And How to Stop It)
Coprophagia is a common problem. Here’s what you should know — along with a few different strategies to put a stop to it right now.
Can Glow Sticks Kill Cats or Dogs?
Glow sticks are common at parties, carnivals and even Halloween, but what happens if your dog or cat chews on one?
Why Do the Back Legs of a German Shepherd Look Bent?
Your German Shepherd’s back legs might look a lot different from those of the dogs in the show ring. Why is that?