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My Dog Ate a Tea Bag: Here's What to Do (Vet Answer)
Not all tea varieties are safe for dogs. For example, green, black, or white teas contain theine, a substance similar to caffeine, and some teas also contain d…
My Dog Ate My Birth Control: Here's What to Do (Vet Answer)
Birth control pills are among the top 10 drugs accidentally ingested by pets. If you suspect that your pet has accidentally ingested your medication, try to de…
How to Increase Red Blood Cells in Cats (Vet Answer)
Erythrocytes, also called red blood cells, are circulating blood cells that play a crucial role in tissue oxygenation. They are constantly being replaced, but…
Why Does My Puppy Eat So Fast? Our Vet Explains 5 Typical Reasons
Have you ever noticed that your puppy doesn’t so much savor their meals as inhale them? You may have let it slide for the first couple of times, thinking your…
Feline AIDS: Our Vet Explains Signs, Causes, Care & FAQ
AIDS is the terminal phase of FIV (Feline immunodeficiency virus), a contagious viral disease that weakens a cat’s immune system over time 1. It is estimated a…
Ear Polyps in Cats: Causes, Signs & Treatments (Vet Answer)
Ear polyps, or nasopharyngeal polyps, are a common cause of recurrent inflammation of the nose and sneezing in cats. Polyps are benign growths of tissue that a…
8 Scottish Terrier Health Issues to Watch For (Vet Answer)
Independent, confident, and spirited are the three words chosen by the American Kennel Club to describe the Scottish Terrier, and it is certainly an apt descri…
Green Discharge From a Pregnant Dog: Signs, Causes & Care (Vet Answer)
If you have decided to take the leap into breeding your dog, you may think that you’re prepared for anything. Then, just as things start to get interesting and…