Pet HealthUpdated May 1, 2025
What Causes Fainting in a Dog? And What Should You Do?
The underlying causes of fainting in dogs range in seriousness.
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Pet HealthUpdated May 1, 2025
Treating a Rare Case of Flat Puppy Syndrome (Swimmer Pups)
A puppy came in with what looked like a fatal deformation. I was surprised to find that he had this rare — but treatable — condition.
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Pet HealthUpdated May 1, 2025
Hollywood's Dog Curse: How Movies and TV Shows Have Ruined Dog Breeds
Movies about great dogs are wonderful entertainment, but turning any breed into a fad is the beginning of the end for the breed.
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Pet HealthUpdated May 1, 2025
Immune-Mediated Thrombocytopenia: A Frustrating Disease
IMT is difficult to treat in dogs and cats, and the outcome is unknown. I'm a veterinarian, and here is my own dog's story.
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Pet HealthUpdated May 1, 2025
Ischemic Dermatopathy: Crusty Ears in Dogs
No one's really sure what causes this ailment.
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Pet HealthUpdated May 1, 2025
An Alternative to Surgery for Knee Injuries in Dogs
Most veterinary surgeons strongly recommend surgery for treating a CCLR (cranial cruciate ligament rupture) in a dog. But there may be another solution.
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Pet HealthUpdated May 1, 2025
Milk Fever in Dogs: A Potentially Life-Threatening Complication
If your nursing dog is staggering, breathing rapidly and having seizures, call the vet right away.
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Pet HealthUpdated May 1, 2025
Mosquito Bite Sensitivity in Cats
This usually presents as sores, ulcers, scabs and hair loss on thin-furred areas such as the face, nose or earflaps.
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Pet HealthUpdated May 1, 2025
"Natural" Drugs Can Have Deadly Consequences for Your Pet
Keep your pets and other family members safe by locking up your "natural" over-the-counter supplements along with your prescription drugs.
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Pet HealthUpdated May 1, 2025
Anaplasmosis in Cats and Dogs
In anaplasmosis, a tick feeds off the blood of an infected cat or dog, and then feeds on another animal to transfer the infection.
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Pet HealthUpdated May 1, 2025
Aspergillosis in Dogs
Though uncommon, aspergillosis can negatively affect the health of dogs with weak immune systems.
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Pet HealthUpdated May 1, 2025
All About Blastomycosis, a Fungal Infection in Dogs
This fungal infection starts in the lungs and can spread to other organs.
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