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7 Common St. Bernard Health Issues: Our Vet Explains

7 Common St. Bernard Health Issues: Our Vet Explains

St. Bernards are charming gentle giants, known for their lovable, patient natures and large, imposing statures. With males weighing up to 80 kg, they certainly…

Dr. Meg Barnes
By Dr. Meg Barnes
13 Bearded Dragon Health Issues - Our Vet Explains What To Do

13 Bearded Dragon Health Issues - Our Vet Explains What To Do

Bearded dragons are known to make great pets. That said, they come with a certain set of requirements to keep them as healthy as possible. Many diseases on thi…

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By Dr. Meg Barnes
8 Common Mastiff Health Issues to Watch Out For (Vet Answer)

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

Any Mastiff lover will tell you that this dog is a gentle giant, with a predilection for slobber and charismatic facial expressions. However, these large breed…

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By Dr. Meg Barnes
7 Signs of Toxicosis in Cats & What to Do: Our Vet Explains

7 Signs of Toxicosis in Cats & What to Do: Our Vet Explains

Many substances are toxic and dangerous to our feline friends—some are obvious, while others are a bit more unexpected. Different types of toxicities affect di…

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By Dr. Meg Barnes
Roundworms in Cats: Our Vet Explains Causes, Signs & Treatments

Roundworms in Cats: Our Vet Explains Causes, Signs & Treatments

We do our best as humans not to think about the small creatures that want to make a home in our bodies. The thought of worms squirming around our insides is en…

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By Dr. Meg Barnes
Aspirin for Cats with Arthritis: Important Precautions (Vet Answer)

Aspirin for Cats with Arthritis: Important Precautions (Vet Answer)

The advancement of medicine and healthcare for the domestic feline population has led to an overall increase in their expected lifespans. While this is general…

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By Dr. Meg Barnes
Epilepsy In Border Collies: Signs, Causes & Care (Vet Answer)

Epilepsy In Border Collies: Signs, Causes & Care (Vet Answer)

Epilepsy can be an incredibly frightening condition to witness in your dog. Seizures are often unexpected, difficult to prepare for, and as an owner, can induc…

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By Dr. Meg Barnes
Trazadone for Dogs: Usage, Dosage & Side Effects (Vet Answer)

Trazadone for Dogs: Usage, Dosage & Side Effects (Vet Answer)

Does your dog suffer from fears or anxieties that affect their (or your!) quality of life? Thankfully, veterinary medicine allows us to help our pets live a mo…

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By Dr. Meg Barnes
Trazodone for Cats: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects (Vet Answer)

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

There are many instances when cats require medication to help with their anxiety. Car travel, veterinary visits, hospital stays, fireworks, and thunderstorms a…

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By Dr. Meg Barnes
Heartworm in Cats: 5 Signs to Look For (Vet Answer)

Heartworm in Cats: 5 Signs to Look For (Vet Answer)

Heartworm disease in cats is a preventable but possibly fatal disease that is caused by the worms Dirofilaria immitis. They are spread by an innocuous mosquito…

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By Dr. Meg Barnes