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Heartworm Disease and Prevention
Heartworm is a serious, life-threatening disease of dogs. It is due to the presence of the adult stage of the…
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Lawns, Toxic Plants and Outdoor Chemicals
Herbicides (weed killers), insecticides, rodent poison, and slug and snail bait are some of the toxic chemicals used outdoors that…
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Heatstroke: Symptoms and Treatment
Heatstroke is a serious condition that can lead to rapid death. Symptoms of heatstroke must be recognized and treatment must…
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Heatstroke in Pets
Summer is a fun and exciting time of year. During the warm months, pets are less confined to the interior…
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Feline Roundworm Infections: Roundworms in Cats
These intestinal parasites are often found in young puppies and kittens. They measure two to six inches in length and…
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Tapeworm Infection: Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention
Tapeworms are common parasites that live in the small intestine of dogs, cats and other animals. Dipylidium caninum, the most common…
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Regular Feline Health Exams: Cat Wellness Checkups
Regular Cat Health Examinations Are Necessary Your cat can't always tell you where it hurts, or cats may mask their…
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Feline Leukemia Testing: FeLV Tests for New Cats and Environments
Most veterinary hospitals are equipped for feline leukemia virus (FeLV) testing. The test is well worth the money and is…
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Feline Declaw Surgery: All About Cat Declawing (Onychectomy)
Pulling on objects with front claws (scratching) is an instinctive behavior common to all cats. Scratching is necessary in order…
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