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Amitriptyline for Cats: Our Vet Explains Usage, Safety & FAQ
Amitriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant that is prescribed in veterinary medicine to treat behavioral disorders in cats and dogs. Amitriptyline works by bl…
Can Dogs Take Zofran? Our Vet Explain Uses, Risks & FAQ
Zofran is the brand name for the medication ondansetron. Ondansetron is a drug that is used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by surgery, cancer chemothera…
Claritin for Dogs: Our Vet Explains Usage, Info & FAQ
Claritin is the brand name of a type of antihistamine that can typically be found and purchased over-the-counter (OTC). There are many different types of formu…
Wet Tail in Hamsters: Our Vet Explains Signs, Causes & Treatment
Hamsters have always been popular pets, especially with children. More recently, their popularity has increased across the globe, as is the case with many pock…
Ear Mites in Ferrets: Our Vet Explains Signs, Causes, Care Tips & FAQ
Your ferret is spending more time lately scratching at their ears than getting into mischief, so you decide to take them to the vet. You've noticed a lot of da…
My Dog Swallowed My Underwear: Our Vet Explains What to Do
Dogs are notorious for getting themselves into mischief. We have all experienced Fido chewing on something they aren’t supposed to or have pulled trash from th…
Warbles (Wolf Worm) in Cats: Vet-Reviewed Signs, Causes, & Care
Cats are curious creatures. They wander, investigate, snoop about in random places, and can often find themselves in a spot of mischief, especially those who a…
My Dog Ate a Hand Warmer: Our Vet Explains What to Do
From avoiding harmful chemicals to ensuring appropriate winter garments, cold weather conditions bring new challenges to pet parents. Unfortunately, our compan…