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How to Make a Cat Vomit in an Emergency (Vet Answer)
Cats are very inquisitive creatures, and they may eat objects or food that are poisonous or toxic. If you see or know that your cat has eaten something they sh…
Ehrlichiosis in Dogs: Signs, Causes & Treatment (Vet Answer)
Ehrlichiosis is a tick-borne infection spread to dogs by the brown dog tick. Rickettsial organisms are known to be responsible for the disease. Rickettsiae are…
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…
20 Signs a Tortoise Is Dying or Very Sick: Our Vet Answers
Tortoises are well known for being long-lived, but just like any other animal, they can succumb to illness prematurely. Since it is difficult to assess a torto…
Can Tortoises Eat Watermelon? Our Vet Explains
There are about 49 species of tortoises in existence, and these animals can be found living in a variety of different wild habitats around the world 1. They al…
Salmonella in Cats: Vet-Explained Signs, Prevention, & Treatment
There are certain facts that everyone knows, even if you can’t remember when you learned them—don’t run with scissors, don’t take candy from a stranger, and ne…
5 Common Bloodhound Health Issues: Our Vet Explains Signs & Treatments
If you’re like us, you might be under the impression that Bloodhounds got their name from their ability to smell blood. While they are undoubtedly capable of d…
When to Take Your Cat to an Emergency Vet: 8 Vet-Explained Reasons
Realizing something is wrong with your cat is a terrifying experience. We already know they hide pain, so if you can tell something serious is happening, it ca…