Health

How to give your pet medication

Tips for making your pet’s medicine go down more smoothly

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Diabetes isn’t a death sentence: the ease of caring for a diabetic pet

Although diabetes may be a scary diagnosis, successfully managing your diabetic pet’s health is possible

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Vaccinations for dogs and cats

Protect your pet’s health by making sure your dog or cat is current on required and optional vaccinations

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How to treat your cat for ticks

Your cat needs prompt attention if these parasites make an appearance

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Fleas and ticks: is my pet at risk?

Anytime your pet goes out into the world, she’s being exposed to the opportunity for parasites to hop aboard

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Eye problems in cats and dogs

Learn the signs of eye inflammation in your pet and what might be causing it

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Checking for and removing ticks

There’s a right way to remove a tick from your pet

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September is dog tick season

The weather is beautiful, fall is just around the corner … and it’s peak season for ticks

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How often should a cat go to the veterinarian?

Cats may be independent, but they still need visits to the veterinarian to stay healthy

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Dealing with diarrhea in pets

Get help with this unpleasant (but nearly inevitable) part of life with pets

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Q&A: Distemper in dogs and cats

Get the facts about this potentially deadly viral disease that can affect dogs and cats

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Handling a diabetes emergency

Handling a diabetes emergency If you’ve got a diabetic pet, here’s how to be prepared if an emergency arises

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Incontinence in pets

There are a variety of reasons why a pet loses control of its bladder. Learn what they are and why they may be happening

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Sad dog lying on bed covered in blanket

Dog flu: the importance of vaccinating your pets

Can dogs get the flu? Yes, they can, and here’s what you need to know

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Pet ear infections

Understanding common symptoms can help you spot ear infections in your dog or cat

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Brown puppy looking at camera while in a vet's arm.

Answers to your questions about dog flu

This flu season, ask your veterinarian if your dog needs a flu shot

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Stages of flea parasites as they grow

Breaking the flea life cycle

Keep your pet and your home flea-free by treating your pets and targeting places where fleas like to hide

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Small white dog sitting outdoors and scratching her ear

Flea protection and treatment options

What’s the best choice for protecting your pet from fleas? You’ve got options

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Cat itching himself.

Fact or fiction? Dispelling myths of flea and tick risk for cats

Is it fact or fiction? Test your knowledge of flea and tick risk for cats

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Bernese mountain dog laying down with a orange cat.

About diabetes mellitus

Successfully managing your diabetic pet’s health is possible with insulin therapy, the correct diet, and exercise

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Dog itching himself.

Why won’t my pet stop scratching?

Understand the common causes of scratching in dogs and cats

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Stages of flea parasites as they grow

Breaking the flea life cycle

Keep your pet and your home flea-free by treating your pets and targeting places where fleas like to hide

2 min read

Cat being brushed out.

Checking for fleas on cats and dogs

Fleas can be difficult to find. Figure out how you can spot them even in the fluffiest pets

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Cartoon image of a flea

The problem with fleas

These small pests can cause big hassles for you and your pets

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Leptospira test tube

Five things you may not know about leptospirosis

Leptospirosis is an infectious disease that can pose a risk to both you and your pets

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Small brown dog scratching his ear

Tick-borne diseases

Ticks carry a variety of diseases, many of which can result in serious illness for your pet

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