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Ear Mites in Dogs: Signs, Causes & Treatment
Ear Mites in Dogs: Signs, Causes & Treatment VeticWhat Are Dog Ear Mites? Ear mites can affect any dog, but they’re most common in puppies and dogs living in multi-pet homes or spending time around other animals. These……
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Babesiosis in Dogs: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Babesiosis in Dogs: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment VeticWhat Is Babesiosis (Canine Piroplasmosis)? Babesiosis, also called canine piroplasmosis, is a blood parasite infection that invades and damages red blood cells. …
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Cushing’s Disease in Dogs: Signs, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Cushing’s Disease in Dogs: Signs, Diagnosis, and Treatment VeticWhat Is Cushing’s Disease in Dogs? It’s a hormonal disorder where the body is exposed to too much cortisol. Most cases trace back to a small, usually…
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UTI in Dogs: Signs, Causes, and Treatment
UTI in Dogs: Signs, Causes, and Treatment VeticWhat Dog UTI Symptoms Should You Watch For? Dog UTI symptoms usually centre on the bathroom: more trips, more urgency, and visible discomfort while going. Frequent…
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Blood in Cat Poop: What It Means and When to See a Vet
Blood in Cat Poop: What It Means and When to See a Vet VeticIs Blood in Cat Stool an Emergency? Blood in cat stool is an emergency when there is heavy bleeding. Black, tarry stool also warrants same-day veterinary…
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Pale Gums in Cats: Is It an Emergency?
Pale Gums in Cats: Is It an Emergency? VeticWhen Are Pale Gums in Cats an Emergency? Pale gums in cats require emergency assessment when they occur with collapse, laboured breathing, marked weakness, cold extremities,…
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Pneumonia In Cats: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Recovery Expectations
Pneumonia In Cats: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Recovery Expectations VeticWhen is Cat Pneumonia an Emergency? Always treat pneumonia in cats as urgent, and in some cases as a true emergency. A cat who is breathing…
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Constipation in Dogs: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Constipation in Dogs: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment VeticWhen Is Dog Constipation an Emergency? Red flags that need a vet now Vomiting, lethargy, a swollen belly, or complete inability to pass any stool are true red…
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Canine Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca: Understanding Dry Eye Disease
Canine Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca: Understanding Dry Eye Disease VeticWhat Is KCS in Dogs? This condition, also called dog keratoconjunctivitis sicca, is a chronic problem affecting tear production. Without enough…
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What to Do if Your Dog Ate a Chicken Bone
What to Do if Your Dog Ate a Chicken Bone VeticWhen Is It an Emergency? Choking Pawing at the mouth, gagging, or struggling to breathe means choking, and it’s an emergency right now. Severe Pain Crying out, hunching, or…