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Why Does My Cat Throw Up After Eating?

Has your cat ever enthusiastically finished a meal only to throw it up a few moments later? The occasional incident is almost an inevitable part of life for cat parents, but it’s a myth that...

Posted: September 15, 2025

    What You Need to Know About Feline Herpesvirus

    Contagious and incurable, feline herpesvirus certainly sounds scary. In reality, the condition is extremely common and, when properly managed, need not impact your cat’s quality of life...

    Posted: July 15, 2025

      Fatty Foods Can Cause Pancreatitis in Dogs

      It’s hard to resist those pleading eyes under the dinner table, but when it comes to feeding your dog fatty foods, the wrong kind of table scraps can quickly turn dangerous. For dogs,...

      Posted: June 30, 2025

        Pythiosis in Dogs: Beware of Warm, Stagnant Water

        Many dogs love nothing more than a good splash in a pond or creek, especially on a hot summer day. While pet water safety is important for everyone, residents of North Carolina and other southeastern...

        Posted: May 15, 2025

          My Dog Ate Dental Floss: What to Do

          It’s easy to overlook a piece of dental floss that has gone missing from your bathroom trash. Many pet parents who carefully dispose of chicken bones, lock away household chemicals, and keep...

          Posted: April 15, 2025

            Frequent Upset Stomach in Dogs: It Could Be IBS

            If your dog experiences frequent upset stomach, diarrhea, constipation, or gas, you’ve probably wondered if there is a canine version of IBS (irritable bowel syndrome). You would be correct!...

            Posted: March 15, 2025

              Cat Has a Runny Nose?

              Does your cat have a case of what you can only describe as the sniffles? Like humans, cats may experience an occasional runny nose. Before you reach for the tiny tissues, it’s important to...

              Posted: February 15, 2025

                Hanging Tongue Syndrome in Dogs

                Ever wonder why your dog’s tongue is lolling out of their mouth, even when they aren’t eating, grooming, panting, or giving kisses? While it’s often benign, this condition,...

                Posted: January 31, 2025