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Do Rabbits Need Shots? Facts & FAQ (Vet Answer)
Do rabbits need to go to the vet yearly for an annual checkup like a dog or cat? The answer is yes. Rabbits need a physical exam and veterinary assessment ever…
Iris Atrophy in Dogs: Signs, Causes & Treatment (Vet Answer)
Iris Atrophy is a common, benign, age-related eye condition that affects many dogs worldwide. It involves a progressive weakening and thinning of the muscles i…
Feline Herpes: Causes, Signs & Treatments (Vet Answer)
A sneezing cat with discharge from their eyes and nose may have an upper respiratory infection (URI). One cause of URI in cats is the feline herpes virus. Whil…
Encephalitis in Pugs: Causes, Signs, Care & FAQ (Vet Answer)
Encephalitis is defined as inflammation of the brain. As the brain is the control center for the whole body, encephalitis causes neurological signs such as sei…
Do Tortoises Hibernate? Our Vet Explains (With Tips)
While you may not have the liberty to be a couch potato throughout the winter, your pet tortoise doesn't have to go to work or attend 8 AM classes daily. As th…
Can Turtles Eat Carrots? Our Vet Answers & Explains
There are hundreds of species of turtles, including both aquatic and terrestrial turtles. Tortoises are classified as turtles, and so too are terrapins. While…
7 Signs of Toxicosis in Cats & What to Do: Our Vet Explains
Many substances are toxic and dangerous to our feline friends—some are obvious, while others are a bit more unexpected. Different types of toxicities affect di…
Roundworms in Cats: Our Vet Explains Causes, Signs & Treatments
We do our best as humans not to think about the small creatures that want to make a home in our bodies. The thought of worms squirming around our insides is en…