While leukemia in humans refers to cancers of the white blood cells, feline leukemia, or FeLV, is a virus. Though it is the second most common cause of death in persistently infected cats, the...
Discovering a bump on your dog’s skin can be quite alarming, and there are many possible explanations for lumps and growths. If you notice clusters of warts appearing on your dog’s lips,...
Heartworms are a source of anxiety for pet parents. Due in part to climate and environmental changes, the past decade has seen an increase in the overall prevalence of heartworm infection. While the...
You’ve probably heard of a “trick knee” in humans, but did you know that our canine companions can also suffer from chronically dislocating joints? Here is what you need to know...
Occasional licking is typical dog behavior. Normal grooming is no cause for concern, but when pet parents notice their pup obsessively lapping and chewing at his paws, it’s time to investigate...
Pavlov conducted his famous behavioral experiment on dogs rather than cats for a good reason: unlike pups, cats don’t typically salivate in response to the sight or smell of food. For dog...
One moment, you’re relaxing at home cuddled up with your furbaby, and the next, your stomach drops. When you’re a pet parent, finding a strange lump or bump on your dog can send you...
At some point, most cat owners will be dismayed to find poop or pee somewhere unexpected. While the occasional litter box accident is an inconvenience, frequent ones are cause for concern. Cats...
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