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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…

Why Is My Dog Eating Grass & Throwing Up? 5 Common Reasons (Vet Answer)

Why Is My Dog Eating Grass & Throwing Up? 5 Common Reasons (Vet Answer)

Yuck! Your dog comes in from outside and vomits grass all over your floor. They might be sick, and now you might be sick at the thought of cleaning it up. But…

Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD): Our Vet Explains the Signs, Causes & Care

Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD): Our Vet Explains the Signs, Causes & Care

Cats are creatures of contradiction, capable of being aloof and affectionate, independent and needy, and robust and sensitive. Cats have been known to soldier…

How Many Eggs Do Parakeets Lay? Facts & FAQ (Vet Answer)

How Many Eggs Do Parakeets Lay? Facts & FAQ (Vet Answer)

Parakeets make great pets. They’re lively, friendly, intelligent birds. While most owners avoid breeding their birds because of the commitment required to rais…

Are Turtles Smart? 4 Interesting Displays of Intelligence (Vet Answer)

Are Turtles Smart? 4 Interesting Displays of Intelligence (Vet Answer)

Have you ever found yourself wondering how smart turtles really are? The most important thing to remember when analyzing the intelligence of turtles is that th…

Pyrantel Pamoate for Cats: Our Vet Explains Uses, Deworming Tips & FAQ

Pyrantel Pamoate for Cats: Our Vet Explains Uses, Deworming Tips & FAQ

Pyrantel is an anthelmintic/dewormer medicine used to treat intestinal worms. It’s important to know that products containing only pyrantel aren’t FDA approved…

Can You Use Hydrogen Peroxide on Dogs for Cleaning Wounds? (Vet Answer)

Can You Use Hydrogen Peroxide on Dogs for Cleaning Wounds? (Vet Answer)

Hydrogen peroxide is considered one of the most common disinfectants in the world. This solution has been used by people to clean superficial wounds due to its…

What Pet Frogs Can Be Handled: 6 Vet-Approved Species (With Pictures

What Pet Frogs Can Be Handled: 6 Vet-Approved Species (With Pictures

Frogs make popular and great pets, but if you’re looking for something you can be a little more hands-on with, frogs aren’t for you. Instead, frogs are more me…