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No pet owner likes to see their canine friends suffer from pain, for any reason. It doesn’t matter where the pain is coming from, pain is pain, right? And pain is miserable. Some dogs suffer from pain that may be related to cancer and cancer treatments, and some dogs suffer from chronic pain such as…

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As a pet owner, it is stressful when you believe your companion might be sick. A common sign of illness in both humans and pets is a fever or increased body temperature. However, unlike humans, detecting a fever in felines is not as easy as one might believe. Even though it’s a common thought, you…

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Many humans take Benadryl for allergic reactions without a second thought and the drug has even become popular for use with dogs, but is it safe for your feline friend? As an antihistamine, Benadryl is simply the brand name for the drug. The active ingredient, diphenhydramine, is the same in both the name brand and…

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No pet parent likes to see their dog in pain. Tramadol is a pain reliever often prescribed to treat moderate to severe pain, as well as chronic pain. But just how safe is this drug, and will it help your four-legged friend? Read on to find out if and when to give tramadol for your…

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Dog owners will go to great lengths to protect their beloved pooches from dangerous illnesses – after all, dogs aren’t just companions, but members of the family. Therefore, educating yourself as a pet parent is a responsibility not to be taken lightly. Canine parvovirus (CPV) is an infectious viral disease that all pet parents need…

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Side effects of prednisone in dogs may include increased thirst and hunger, panting, a loss of energy, vomiting, and/or skin infections. If your dog has been prescribed prednisone, keep close watch for any of these reactions, especially within the first few days. The steroid will affect each dog differently so you can’t fully predict how…

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There is nothing worse than seeing your dog suffer from pain. Whether he’s been injured, is sick, or there is something else bothering him that you can’t identify, your first reaction is to do anything you can to help – including medicating him. This approach, however, can be dangerous.   What NOT to Give Your…

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Advil (ibuprofen) is one of the most popular over-the-counter pain and fever medications in the world. It is commonly used for everything from headaches to rheumatoid arthritis in humans — but it is not safe for dogs. While dogs suffer from many of the same aches and pains that people do, you should never give…

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Getting a new puppy is an exciting and busy time for new owners. So it can be quite distressing when your new friend won’t eat the dog food you put out for him. You want the best for your puppy and know that eating is essential to his health. But what is the problem? Try…

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Many people are allergic to cats, but cats get allergies of their own. Like humans, cats with allergies get itchy skin. Unlike humans, they scratch excessively, bite or chew, and lick the fur off an irritated patch of skin to relieve the itch. One of the most common treatments for cats with itchy skin is…

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