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Dr. Maria Zayas

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Osteomyelitis in Cats: Our Vet Explains Signs, Prevention & Treatment

Osteomyelitis in Cats: Our Vet Explains Signs, Prevention & Treatment

There are many well-known diseases and conditions of bones that the average person knows about. Those include fractures, malformations, bone density loss, and…

Dr. Maria Zayas
By Dr. Maria Zayas
Turtle Eyes: 5 Common Health Issues to Watch Out For (Vet Answer)

Turtle Eyes: 5 Common Health Issues to Watch Out For (Vet Answer)

Turtles keep a lot of their body out of sight from us. When we need to know if something is up with them, we rely on signs of issues with the body parts we can…

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By Dr. Maria Zayas
Turtle Throwing Up: Signs, Causes & Treatment (Vet Answer)

Turtle Throwing Up: Signs, Causes & Treatment (Vet Answer)

Turtles usually have a ravenous appetite at mealtimes, so what do you do if you realize they are not keeping food down, vomited, and maybe don’t want to eat no…

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By Dr. Maria Zayas
Mastitis in Cats: Causes, Signs & Care (Vet Answer)

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

Nursing complications aren’t very common in cats, but one worth knowing about is mastitis. While generally easy to recognize, treatment does require a trip to…

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By Dr. Maria Zayas
Pupford Training Treat Super Pack Review 2026: Our Vet's Opinion

Pupford Training Treat Super Pack Review 2026: Our Vet's Opinion

Pupford Training Treats are bite-sized, high-value, low-calorie treats you can use when training your pup. Pupford also provides a training Academy with compre…

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By Dr. Maria Zayas
KONG Club Vet-Led Guidance & Training App Review 2026: Our Vet's Opinion

KONG Club Vet-Led Guidance & Training App Review 2026: Our Vet's Opinion

KONG Club is their online resource that provides 1:1 vet-led guidance and pet coaching. You might recognize their chew toys, but KONG has gone above and beyond…

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By Dr. Maria Zayas
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever in Dogs: Causes, Signs and Treatments (Vet Answer)

Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever in Dogs: Causes, Signs and Treatments (Vet Answer)

Tick-borne diseases are the plague of North America, creating big problems for dogs and people alike. While some tick-borne diseases are well known, such as Ly…

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By Dr. Maria Zayas
When Can Puppies Go to the Dog Park? Their First Visit (Vet Answer)

When Can Puppies Go to the Dog Park? Their First Visit (Vet Answer)

One of the hardest things to do once you get a puppy is resist the urge to take them everywhere to do everything. We want them to grow up social, confident, an…

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By Dr. Maria Zayas
Amoxicillin for Cats: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects (Vet Answer)

Amoxicillin for Cats: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects (Vet Answer)

One of the most important medications for a cat owner to recognize is amoxicillin. It’s used commonly to treat many conditions and is the first line of treatme…

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By Dr. Maria Zayas
Parvo in Dogs: Signs, Treatment, & Care (Vet Answer)

Parvo in Dogs: Signs, Treatment, & Care (Vet Answer)

One of the scariest things a puppy owner can hear is that their puppy has parvo. It’s a life-threatening illness that can be difficult and expensive to treat a…

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By Dr. Maria Zayas