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Medial Luxating Patella in Dogs

WebPublished: December 11, 2006. The medial luxating patella, commonly called a trick knee, is an extremely common problem in toy breed dogs. An owner typically notices a little skip …

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Obesity is Unhealthy in Dogs and Cats

WebObesity has become an extremely important health problem in the Western world, not just for humans but for dogs and cats as well. Obesity in pets is associated …

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WebVIN News Service was created in 2008 as the news media arm of the Veterinary Information Network, the largest online information service devoted to veterinary medicine. Since …

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Chronic Kidney Disease in Dogs and Cats: Where to Begin

WebA long-term diseased kidney, regardless of its function or lack thereof, has "chronic kidney disease." Hydration of the body depends not only on water consumed …

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WebDental wipes are especially useful for pets that resist brushing or have a small mouth. To use dental wipes, gently wrap the wipe around your finger and rub it along the outer …

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Vestibular Disease in Dogs and Cats

WebIdiopathic vestibular disease is the most common form of vestibular disease in dogs and cats.For unknown reasons, cats are most commonly affected in the northeast U.S. in the …

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Neutering Your Male Dog

WebThe Hoffman study of 2013 looked at over 70,000 canine medical records and found that neutering increases a dog's lifespan by 14 percent. They found that neutered dogs were …

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The Canine Estrous Cycle: Being in Heat

WebAnestrus is characterized by low progesterone and low estrogen. Anestrus can last for two to 10 months, with an average of four months. The normal estrous cycle …

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Spaying Your Female Dog

WebFor instance, the spaying of female dogs has been mandatory in the city of Los Angeles since 2008, which means it is not legal to own an unspayed female dog in that city. …

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Senior Dog Health Issues

WebHealth Issues. In general, the most common health issues older dogs develop are dementia, arthritis and cancer. Other problems include heart, kidney, liver, …

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Diets and Heart Disease in Dogs and Cats

WebYes. Thirty years ago, veterinarians recognized deficiency of an amino acid (taurine) as the most common cause of dilated cardiomyopathy in cats. Cats are unable …

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Histiocytoma is a Benign Skin Growth in Dogs

WebHistiocytoma. The histiocytoma is a benign skin growth that usually goes away by itself within a couple of months. The typical histiocytoma patient is a young adult …

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Pet Insurance Fact Sheet

WebPet insurance or pet health insurance helps cover the cost of medical expenses should your pet become ill or have an accident. Some pet insurance …

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Physical Exam Checklist for Pets: First Aid

WebPhysical Exam Checklist for Pets: First Aid. Roger Gfeller, DVM, DACVECC; Michael Thomas, DVM; Isaac Mayo; The VIN Emergency Medicine Consultants. Date Published: …

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Common Diseases of Hedgehogs

WebHedgehogs are sensitive to respiratory disease caused by Bordetella, Pasteurella, and Corynebacterium infections. Watch out for sneezing, nasal discharge, or …

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Tapeworms (Dipylidium caninum) in Dogs and Cats

WebThe entire tapeworm is quite long, six inches or more in length, which most people find surprising as all they usually see are the small egg sac segments which are …

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