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Can a Dog Die from Separation Anxiety? Our Vet Explains
The bond between a dog and their owner is something very special. Not only do we see our pooches as our best friends, they often see us as their entire lives,…
Activated Charcoal for Cats: Info, Pros & Cons (Vet Answer)
Cats ingesting a toxin is an emergency that requires an immediate trip to the veterinarian. This is because hydrogen peroxide, a potential choice to induce vom…
Can Tortoises Eat Oranges? Our Vet Explains
Oranges are juicy and refreshing, but like most other fruits, oranges should only be offered to your tortoise in moderation. The intricacies of adding fruit to…
Why Do Guinea Pigs Vibrate? 5 Reasons & Facts (Vet Answer)
Anyone who owns a guinea pig will know that they are emotive and expressive animals. They're very good at communicating how they are feeling, through their man…
Brain Tumors in Cats: Signs, Causes & Treatment (Vet Answer)
Brain tumors in cats are relatively rare, however, they are a serious type of cancer with potentially devastating effects. If identified promptly, there are so…
Fever in Dogs: Signs, Causes & Treatment (Vet Answer)
Fever in dogs is a difficult clinical sign to monitor, unlike in humans, where it is one of the first measurements taken and one of the first signs of disease.…
Why Is My Dog Breathing Fast? 8 Typical Reasons (Vet Answer)
Breathing too fast can be a result of a disease, such as lung cancer, or it can be a natural compensatory mechanism that happens normally, such as panting afte…
Cat Hormones & How They Relate to Behavior (Vet Answer)
If you’re feeling hormonal, what exactly does that mean? Too many hormones? Too little? How about cats? Do they have hormones? Can they affect how they feel, o…