Flea Anemia in Cats and Dogs
It is important to get the message out early: Fleas aren’t just a nuisance. They drink blood, and blood loss can kill. In almost every case, the owner had no idea
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Food Allergies in Dogs and Cats
Your Pet’s Itchy Skin Itchy skin in dogs and cats is often more than just a minor annoyance. Red, oozing bald patches, rashes, and large expanses of hair loss are
Follicular Cysts in Dogs
What are follicular cysts in dogs? Follicular cysts are large bumps, or nodules, on a dog’s skin. They are one of many types of bumps, or skin masses, that dogs
Femoral Head and Neck Ostectomy in Dogs
The femoral head osteotomy (referred to as FHNO) is the hip surgery where the head and neck of the femur (thigh bone) are cut off and permanently removed. There are
Epulis Tumor in Dogs’ Mouths
Epulides/epuli (plural of epulis) are common benign growths found in dogs’ mouths. There are three types: Fibromatous epulis appears on a stalk of tissue, much like a mushroom, or as an
Esophagostomy Tube (E-tube) Care
Many people are intimidated by the idea of feeding a pet through an artificial tube, but the fact is the esophagostomy, or E-tube, makes feeding the sickly pet easy and free
Enrichment for Senior Dogs
What is Enrichment and Why is it Important for Senior Dogs? Enrichment is offering experiences and opportunities to animals to encourage healthy natural behaviors and enhance physical and emotional welfare.
Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency in Dogs and Cats
What the Pancreas Normally Does The pancreas is a small light pink glandular organ nestled under the stomach and alongside the upper small intestine. There are two types of pancreatic
Desensitization and Counterconditioning to Nail Trimmers for Cats
How to help your cat get used to having their nails trimmed Overall, you want your cat to feel as comfortable, safe, and relaxed as possible when getting their nails
Blastomycosis is a Systemic Fungal infection Affecting Dogs and Cats
Blastomycosis, caused by Blastomyces dermatitidis, is a systemic fungal infection that affects dogs and cats. Blastomycosis is most common in certain geographic areas in North America, most often the Mississippi, Ohio,