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Why Is There a Lump on My Dog’s Belly?
A hernia is common - when an internal organ leaves its post through a weak spot and slips into another. Today we look at dog hernias.
Can Dogs Get White Hair?
Today we learn that white fur on a dog can signal premature aging.
Why Dogs Love to Follow Their Owners Around
Today we look at the secret behind a dog's clinginess.
What to Do About Your Dog’s Double Row of Teeth
Puppies start growing teeth around 16 weeks as their baby teeth fall out. Adults have 42 permanent teeth - but extra retained baby teeth cause real problems. Today we look at whether those extra teeth should be pulled.
What Is Food Allergy in Cats
Although food allergy is an uncommon problem in cats, it can occur at any age. This article discusses what feline food allergy is, its symptoms, and how to treat it.
Dog Diarrhea: Causes and What to Do
Normal dog stool is formed brown 1-2 times daily; diarrhea is soft/watery, more frequent, sometimes with blood or odor, and low energy. Causes range from diet and stress to viruses, bacteria, parasites, IBD, and tumors; fast, probiotics, and vet care by severity.
Do Dogs Cry Because They Are Sad?
Many have seen dogs shed tears and think the dog cries from moved or reluctant feelings. Do dogs really use tears to show emotion like humans?
Can Cats Get Diabetes?
Diabetes is a multi-cause metabolic disease marked by chronic high blood sugar, from defective insulin secretion causing disorder of carbs, fat, and protein metabolism.
Understanding Cat Malocclusion (Overbite and Underbite)
Cats with malocclusion are far from rare, and because of their looks they're often unloved, even ending up stray. Today we discuss feline malocclusion.
Common Eye Diseases in Parrots and Their Treatment
Parrot keratitis, conjunctivitis, superficial eye injury, and cataracts are common parrot eye diseases. Here the author details their symptoms and treatment.