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Urinary Incontinence in Dogs: Signs, Causes, Treatments

Learn about the common signs, causes, and treatments of urinary incontinence in dogs.
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Brown dog lying on an orange bed

Kennel Cough in Dogs: Symptoms, Treatments, Vaccine

Kennel cough in dogs is an upper respiratory tract infection. Learn about canine kennel cough symptoms, treatments, vaccination, and more.
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Tricolored dog sitting on a sidewalk looking up

Dog Ear Problems: Signs, Common Causes, Treatment

Learn common causes and symptoms of dog ear problems, as well as potential treatment methods.
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Tan and white dog with large ears sitting on a dog bed

Cat Hyperthyroidism: Symptoms and Treatments

Learn about the symptoms of hyperthyroidism in cats, an endocrine disorder, as well as the possible treatments.
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Older brown tabby cat's face

Cat Diabetes: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment

Learn about cat diabetes symptoms — plus the causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of feline diabetes.
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Senior orange tabby-and-white cat looking up next to a food bowl

Cataracts in Dogs: Signs, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Learn about the causes of cataracts in dogs plus potential signs of cataracts, diagnosis, and treatment.
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Tan-and-white dog with cataracts in his eyes

Pet Potbellied Pigs: Health and Diseases

What are the signs and symptoms of a healthy pig or a sick pig? Learn about pet potbellied pig health and diseases — and how to find a vet.
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a healthy potbellied pig resting in a cave on some hay

Pica in Dogs: Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment

Pica in dogs is a condition in which a dog eats non-food items. How do you know if your dog has pica and how do you treat pica in dogs? Here's what to know.
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small black dog lying down and licking his lips

Cat Ringworm: Signs, Spread, Diagnosis, Treatment

How do you know if your cat has ringworm? Learn about the symptoms, how ringworm is passed, and ringworm treatments.
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headshot of a white cat with ringworm

Upper Respiratory Infection (URI) in Cats: Causes, Treatments

Upper respiratory infection (URI) in cats is common but can be tricky to treat. Learn about the potential causes and treatment options for cat URIs.
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Long-hair black kitten, who has a cat URI, lying on a blanket

Caring for an Incontinent Cat

Caring for an incontinent cat can be a rewarding experience, though it does take some knowledge and dedication. Learn more about cat incontinence.
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Lucy, an incontinent cat, lying next to a rainbow toy

Cat and Dog Parasites: Fleas, Ticks and Worms

Get information about dog and cat ectoparasites and internal parasites, including fleas, ticks, heartworms, and testing and treatment options.
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This poodle mix takes medication to prevent parasites, including heartworm.

Degenerative Myelopathy in Dogs: Signs, Stages, Treatment

Degenerative myelopathy in dogs is a disease that affects the spinal cord. Learn about degenerative myelopathy signs, stages, and potential treatments.
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White-and-brown dog posing with a cocked head next to an orange chair

FIV in Cats: Feline Immunodeficiency Virus FAQs

What is FIV in cats? Learn about the signs and symptoms, causes and transmission, diagnosis and treatment of feline immunodeficiency virus.
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tabby cat with FIV (feline immunodeficiency virus) sitting and looking up

Kidney Disease in Dogs

Canine kidney disease is often a chronic issue in older dogs. A Best Friends vet describes the symptoms of the organ function problem.
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Kidney Disease in Cats: Causes, Signs, and Treatment

Learn about kidney disease in cats: signs and symptoms, causes, treatment options (including new options like renal transplant), and prognosis.
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orange-and-white cat lying down

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