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Tumors & Cancer in Hamsters: Signs, Causes & Treatment (Vet Answer)
Pocket pets like hamsters are common household pets. And generally, hamsters are easy to keep; however, that doesn’t mean hamsters do not need veterinary care!…
Why Does My Puppy Have Bald Spots? Our Vet Explains Causes & Treatment
You recently adopted a puppy, and now you notice they have spots of hair loss. You've already scheduled a visit with your veterinarian to get caught up on vacc…
Why Is My Cockatiel Losing Feathers? Our Vet Explains 10 Likely Reasons
Cockatiels (Nymphicus hollandicus) are fun pets to live with. They enjoy the company of human companions, and they usually have a cuddle for their favorite per…
Dizzy Dog Syndrome: Our Vet Explains Idiopathic Vestibular Disease
You woke up this morning, and your older dog wasn't acting quite right. He's got a head tilt and keeps stumbling in a circle. Did he have a stroke? You immedia…
Rosemary for Dogs: Our Vet Explains The Safety, Potential Uses & Efficacy
You've got a lovely pot of rosemary in your back garden that your dog loves to sniff. You might even consider adding it to treats that you're making for your p…
Tracheal Collapse in Dogs: Causes, Signs & Treatment (Vet Answer)
A dog with tracheal collapse has a distinctive goose-honking cough, but there’s definitely more to tracheal collapse than just a noise. It’s a progressive cond…
Giardia in Cats: Causes, Signs & Treatment (Vet Answer)
Giardia is a protozoan parasite that can cause significant diarrhea and gastrointestinal signs in several species. Giardia duodenalis can infect cats, dogs, an…
Ear Mites in Cats: Signs, Causes, Care, Prevention & FAQ (Vet Answer)
Have you ever noticed how some things can make your skin crawl and itch just by hearing about them? Flea infestations, mosquito swarms, bedbugs, or head lice…a…
