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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

Cat Vomiting: Types, Causes, and Treatments

Get info on chronic and acute vomiting in cats. What causes a cat to throw up? What tests can be done to identify the cause? How is it treated?
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Gray-and-white cat on a cat tree shelf looking at the camera

Overweight Dogs and Cats: Pet Obesity Risks

Overweight pets are at increased risk of diabetes, pancreatitis and joint problems. Diet, exercise and maintaining a healthy weight is important.
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Overweight cat. Obesity in pets is a health concern.

Cat and Dog Arthritis: Integrative Treatment Options

Besides medication, learn about integrative treatment options for cat and dog arthritis, including diet changes, supplements, and physical therapy.
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Dog who is receiving arthritis treatment playing with a ball

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

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

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

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

Cat Hair Loss: Causes and Treatment

Cat hair loss has many causes: ringworm, parasites, allergies, excessive grooming. Learn more about why your cat has a bald spot and how to treat cat hair loss.
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Orange tabby, who is experiencing some cat hair loss, licking his paw

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.

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

Diabetes in Cats: Types, Treatment and Prognosis

Read about the two types of diabetes in cats, treatment and cost, insulin injections, blood glucose monitoring, and a diabetic cat’s prognosis.
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Diabetic black and white senior cat

Cat Health Care: General Guidelines

What kind of cat health care does your feline friend need? Here's what you can do to ensure your cat lives a healthy life.
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Healthy orange tabby cat looking straight ahead lying down

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