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Dr. Kim Podlecki

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

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

Cats can suffer from numerous diseases of the mouth. It is impossible to discuss all of the mouth diseases we see in cats in one article so we will just focus…

Dr. Kim Podlecki
By Dr. Kim Podlecki
Claritin for Dogs: Our Vet Explains Usage, Info & FAQ

Claritin for Dogs: Our Vet Explains Usage, Info & FAQ

Claritin is the brand name of a type of antihistamine that can typically be found and purchased over-the-counter (OTC). There are many different types of formu…

Dr. Kim Podlecki
By Dr. Kim Podlecki
My Dog Ate Play-Doh: Our Vet Explains What to Do

My Dog Ate Play-Doh: Our Vet Explains What to Do

Play-Doh is a popular toy and activity for kids. A lot of times, parents will even make homemade play dough for their kids to play with. Dogs are curious and m…

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By Dr. Kim Podlecki
Can Dogs Be Allergic to Humans? Facts & FAQ (Vet Answer)

Can Dogs Be Allergic to Humans? Facts & FAQ (Vet Answer)

Allergies in dogs seem to be on the rise. Those of us who work in clinical practice don’t go a single day without one or multiple dog patients that present sig…

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By Dr. Kim Podlecki
6 Cornish Rex Health Issues to Watch Out For (Vet Answer)

6 Cornish Rex Health Issues to Watch Out For (Vet Answer)

The Cornish Rex is a distinctive looking breed of cat that originated in Great Britain. The Cornish Rex is typically a cat that is purchased from a breeder. Wh…

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By Dr. Kim Podlecki
Do Cats Go Grey as They Get Older? Our Vet Explains

Do Cats Go Grey as They Get Older? Our Vet Explains

One of the unofficial ways of telling a person’s or a dog’s age is by the development of grey or white hair. In ourselves, this can occur at a range of ages bu…

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By Dr. Kim Podlecki
Why Does My Dog Have Diarrhea After Returning From Boarding: 4 Reasons (Vet Answer)

Why Does My Dog Have Diarrhea After Returning From Boarding: 4 Reasons (Vet Answer)

It’s not uncommon that after getting home from boarding, your dog may start to have diarrhea. You may have even gotten a call while your dog was still there th…

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By Dr. Kim Podlecki
My Dog Ate an Earring: Here’s What to Do (Vet Answer)

My Dog Ate an Earring: Here’s What to Do (Vet Answer)

An earring may seem like a strange thing to eat, but not if you have a dog that will eat anything you drop, thinking it’s some type of tasty food morsel. It’s…

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By Dr. Kim Podlecki
Can Dehydration Cause Seizures in Your Dog? Our Vet Explains Important Facts & FAQ

Can Dehydration Cause Seizures in Your Dog? Our Vet Explains Important Facts & FAQ

Watching your dog have a seizure can be one of the most stressful things to go through as a dog parent. Seizures can range from a partial seizure to a grand ma…

Dr. Kim Podlecki
By Dr. Kim Podlecki
Hookworms in Dogs: Our Vet Explains Signs, Causes, & Treatment

Hookworms in Dogs: Our Vet Explains Signs, Causes, & Treatment

Hookworms are a type of intestinal parasite commonly seen in dogs. Hookworms are notorious for causing not only diarrhea, but frequently bloody diarrhea, and c…

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By Dr. Kim Podlecki