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Dr. Joe Mallat

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Wet Tail in Hamsters: Our Vet Explains Signs, Causes & Treatment

Wet Tail in Hamsters: Our Vet Explains Signs, Causes & Treatment

Hamsters have always been popular pets, especially with children. More recently, their popularity has increased across the globe, as is the case with many pock…

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By Dr. Joe Mallat
Colitis in Dogs: Causes, Signs & Treatments (Vet Answer)

Colitis in Dogs: Causes, Signs & Treatments (Vet Answer)

Diarrhea is a common problem in dogs. Some dogs will eat anything—compost from the garden, rotting fish on the beach, a slice of bacon dropped on the floor… th…

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By Dr. Joe Mallat
6 Common Airedale Terrier Health Issues (Vet Answer)

6 Common Airedale Terrier Health Issues (Vet Answer)

The Airedale Terrier is often referred to by admirers and canine enthusiasts as “the King of Terriers”. Why? These dogs are, generally speaking, steadfast, int…

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By Dr. Joe Mallat
Chlamydia in Cats: Causes, Signs & Treatments (Vet Answer)

Chlamydia in Cats: Causes, Signs & Treatments (Vet Answer)

Chlamydia is a group or “family” of bacteria that affects a number of different species. Generally, the different strains of chlamydia are species-specific, me…

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By Dr. Joe Mallat
My Dog Ate a Candle: Here’s What to Do (Vet Answer)

My Dog Ate a Candle: Here’s What to Do (Vet Answer)

Dogs have a knack for getting into things they shouldn’t. This can be anything from furnishing items and garden plants to pantry snacks and candle wax. So, let…

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By Dr. Joe Mallat
Skin Cancer in Cats: Causes, Signs & Care (Vet Answer)

Skin Cancer in Cats: Causes, Signs & Care (Vet Answer)

Cats can develop skin cancers just like people. As a cat owner, noticing a lump on your cat can cause great concern and uncertainty. What is it? Why is it ther…

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By Dr. Joe Mallat
Radial Nerve Paralysis in Cats: Signs, Causes & Treatment (Vet Answer)

Radial Nerve Paralysis in Cats: Signs, Causes & Treatment (Vet Answer)

Radial nerve paralysis in cats is a neurological condition affecting one (but sometimes both) of the front legs, often following an injury or traumatic event.…

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By Dr. Joe Mallat
8 Common Dalmatian Health Issues to Watch Out For (Vet Answer)

8 Common Dalmatian Health Issues to Watch Out For (Vet Answer)

If you don’t know much about Dalmatians, we can tell you that they're rambunctious, loyal, and extremely lovable dogs. They're also highly intelligent and rela…

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By Dr. Joe Mallat
8 Signs of Nerve Damage in Cats to Watch Out For (Vet Answer)

8 Signs of Nerve Damage in Cats to Watch Out For (Vet Answer)

Nerves are the fibers responsible for carrying messages from the brain or spinal cord to the rest of the body, and vice versa. Think of them as the electrical…

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By Dr. Joe Mallat
Tooth Resorption in Dogs – Signs, Causes, and Treatment (Vet Answer)

Tooth Resorption in Dogs – Signs, Causes, and Treatment (Vet Answer)

Tooth resorption in dogs is a progressive disease that leads to the destruction of a tooth or, more commonly, multiple teeth. Though commonly considered a dise…

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By Dr. Joe Mallat