Wound Healing in Dogs and Cats

One thing is certain about life: we can all expect to experience some wounds. The good news is that we are fundamentally designed to heal. While the statement above has

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Whipworm Infection in Dogs and Cats

This worm is one of the “big four” intestinal parasites with which our canine friends must often contend: roundworms, tapeworms, hookworms, and whipworms. The whipworm that affects dogs (Trichuris vulpis) is substantially smaller

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Workups for Itchy Dogs and Cats

Pruritus, or itching, in dogs and cats, can involve scratching and licking, chewing, or biting the skin. Pruritus is the most common symptom of skin disease in veterinary medicine. Many conditions

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Weight Loss for Obese Cats

Obesity is a common disease in cats, affecting almost 50% of the patients seen in veterinary clinics across the United States. Just like in humans, excess fat is accumulated in

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Xylitol Poisoning in Dogs

Sugar substitutes are big business. Less sugar can mean weight loss, improved health, diabetic control, and even reduced tooth decay. The quest for products that can sweeten and cook like

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Zinc Poisoning in Dogs and Cats

Red Blood Cell Destruction Most people have at least a passing familiarity with hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is the iron-containing protein that is responsible for the red color of blood. It binds

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