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When Do Cats Go Into Heat After Giving Birth? Our Vet Explains
A cat can go into heat and become pregnant again about 8 weeks after giving birth. This interval generally coincides with the period that the kittens are weane…
Which Dog Breeds Are More Prone to Seizures? Our Vet Explains
Seizures are a universally scary event for dogs and their owners. This can be doubly true when you are not sure why the seizure is occurring. Some dog breeds a…
Anemia in Dogs: Causes, Signs & Treatments (Vet Answer)
Anemia is a simple word for a complex condition that has many different forms and a multitude of causes. Anemia is when there are not enough red blood cells, o…
What Is a Normal Cat Blood Pressure Reading? Our Vet Explains
Most of us will, at some point, have had our blood pressure measured with a sphygmomanometer—with the cuff around the top of your arm that is inflated by squee…
Ear Cancer in Cats: Signs, Causes, Treatments & FAQ (Vet Answer)
Tumors can develop anywhere on a cat's body, including on the ear tips and inside their ears. There are many types of ear tumors in cats: squamous cell carcino…
Why Is My Dog Falling Over? 15 Balance Loss Reasons (Vet Answer)
When our dogs learn to move their bodies in unique or funny ways, we often use these tricks for our amusement and to enrich our dogs’ lives. When dogs can’t pr…
Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia in Dogs: Signs, Causes & Treatment (Vet Answer)
Autoimmune hemolytic anemia is one of those diseases that is very well known within the medical community, but I find many dog owners haven’t heard of it or do…
Cat Fasting 101: Pros & Cons (Vet Answer)
With the practice of fasting (or perhaps, more specifically, intermittent fasting) gaining popularity in humans, many people are wondering if the potential ben…
