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Fleas are tiny little insects, roughly around 3mm in length, with long back legs designed for jumping long distances. They don’t have wings, but they can travel quite far just by jumping. Fleas are typically reddish-brown or brown in color with thin, flat, hairy-looking bodies (that get fatter as they gorge themselves) and mouthparts like…

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As a cat lover, you always want to see your feline friend looking happy, energetic, and comfortable. But if you’ve been noticing signs of discomfort or stress in your cat, you may wonder if CBD could be a natural way to support your cat’s wellbeing.  People turn to CBD for various potential health benefits, including…

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This post will give you everything you need to know about the complex and toxic relationship between onions and dogs, including what makes onions a major no-no for canines, what will happen to your dog if he happens to ingest an onion, and what action you should take should such an instance occur. In most…

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Dogs undergo illness and disease like any other animal, which on occasion may call for prescribed medication as part of a treatment plan. As a result, your dog could respond unfavorably to certain medications due to allergies, how he metabolizes the drug, or a bad combination of certain prescription medications with other drugs or foods.…

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Mental illness can be debilitating, life-altering. Whether it’s a minor issue or something more severe, left unaddressed and untreated, such conditions are only likely to worsen. But mental illness doesn’t just impact people. It can also affect your pets.   If you have ever wondered, can dogs have mental disorders? The answer to that is yes. …

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If you’ve ever attempted to entertain your dog with their favorite toy, only to have them stare blankly at you and trot away towards something more interesting, you may have found yourself wondering: Am I boring? Is my dog bored with me? Wait—can dogs get bored? The short answer is: absolutely. It’s unlikely you are…

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As the last 10,000 years illustrate, the relationship between humans and canines is truly special. Dogs are not just incredibly loyal and comforting—they also provide protection. In fact, in addition to hunting, dogs were domesticated for this very purpose. However, this is not to say that every breed makes for a good guard dog. It…

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When you picture a horse, what do you see? You probably imagine a sleek coat and mane, a graceful trot, and a sturdy creature—one that could buck you off its back if only it wanted to. So what’s going on when your horse has a strangely long and wavy coat, is lethargic, and appears to…

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No one wants to hear that their fur baby has any sort of health issue—especially not one that affects their heart! However, heart murmurs—abnormal heart sounds—are relatively common in both kittens and adult cats.1  In some cases, heart murmurs resolve on their own. In others, they point to a more serious underlying issue. Because these…

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As a cat lover, you want to understand everything you can about your feline friend’s health and wellness.  Hyperthyroidism affects about 10% of senior cats, so it’s an essential issue to keep on your radar.1 Hyperthyroidism describes a hyper or overactive thyroid. It can occur in humans, cats, and canines alike. The thyroid plays a…

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