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Equine Dentistry: How to Take Care of Horses' Teeth

How do you take care of your horse's teeth? Here's what you need to know about equine dentistry.
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horse looking straight at the camera with his mouth open and teeth showing, with other horses behind him in the snow

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

A Guide to Horse Hoof Care

Get tips for basic horse hoof care, including hoof trimming and preventing problems in a horse's hooves.
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person engaging in horse hoof care, working on a horse's hoof and horseshoe

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

Why Is My Dog Itching So Much? Possible Causes and Dog Itch Relief

Learn about the possible causes of excessive dog itching, as well as some treatments for dog itch relief.
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Spaniel-type dog itching with his rear paw

Cat Throwing Up: Causes, When to See Vet & Treatment

Cat throwing up? Understand acute vs. chronic vomiting, what causes it, emergency warning signs to watch for, and when your cat needs veterinary care now.
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Gray-and-white cat on a cat tree shelf looking at the camera

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

Cat Wheelchairs and Carts: What You Need to Know

Some cats might benefit from a cat wheelchair or cart to increase their mobility. Here are some cat wheelchair FAQs.
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Duke, a cat with cerebellar hypoplasia, utilizing a cat wheelchair, or cat cart, made of PVC piping, with a caregiver helping to keep it steady

Eco-Friendly Pet Products: Toys, Food, and More

Eco-friendly pet products can benefit both your pet and the environment. Get ideas for recycled DIY pet toys, organic foods, and more.
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Tabby kitten playing in and chewing on a box, an easy DIY eco-friendly cat toy

Why Spay and Neuter: The Benefits for Pets

Fixing, desexing, sterilizing, castrating: Whatever term you use, spaying and neutering dogs and cats is important. Learn spay/neuter benefits, facts, and myths.
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headshot of a smiling yellow Labrador retriever looking up

Summer Pet Safety Tips: Keeping Dogs and Cats Safe in Hot Weather

Learn tips for keeping pets safe in hot weather, including signs of heatstroke in dogs and cats.
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tan dog with mouth open in the water next to vegetation on a hot summer day

Bird-Safe Cleaning Products and Air Purifiers for Birds

Learn about bird-safe cleaning products and disinfectants that you can use around pet birds. And find out what makes for the best air purifiers for birds.
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close-up of a blue-and-gold bird cleaning himself

Cat Spay/Neuter: What to Expect and Why It's Important

What does spaying or neutering do to a cat, and why is it important to spay or neuter cats? Here's key information about cat spay and neuter.
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up close on the face of a neutered tabby cat

Bird Feather Plucking: What to Know

Why is my bird plucking feathers? How do you treat feather plucking in birds. Here's what you need to know about feather-picking behavior.
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an African grey parrot with missing feathers due to feather plucking

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