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Epilepsy In Border Collies: Signs, Causes & Care (Vet Answer)
Epilepsy can be an incredibly frightening condition to witness in your dog. Seizures are often unexpected, difficult to prepare for, and as an owner, can induc…
Diabetic Neuropathy in Cats: Vet Explained Signs, Cause & Treatment
Diabetes is one of the more common diseases found in senior cats; in fact, it is their second most commonly diagnosed endocrine disorder1. Unfortunately, signs…
5 Common Border Collie Health Conditions (Vet Answer)
Border Collies are known for making beautiful family pets, excellent working dogs, or a little bit of both! They are a medium-sized breed that originates from…
My Cat Ate a Rubber Band: What Should I Do? (Vet Answer)
If your cat ate a rubber band, keep reading. Swallowing a rubber band can cause severe problems for cats, such as gastrointestinal obstruction. In some cases,…
Thiamine Deficiency in Cats: Our Vet Explains Causes, Signs, Treatment, and Prevention Tips
Thiamine deficiency in cats is a medical condition of low levels of thiamine, also known as vitamin B1. This condition usually occurs due to an inadequate diet…
How Do Cockatiels Sleep? Our Vet Answers & Explains Resting Positions
Cockatiels sleep to reap the benefits of rest, just like other birds do. Like many other parrots, wild cockatiels are diurnal; they spend their days awake and…
Brachycephalic Dogs: 8 Serious Health Concerns (Vet Answer)
As a veterinarian, I have often joked with new bulldog puppy owners to, “make sure you take out a $10,000 loan!” While that is part dramatization and part joke…
What to Do After a Dog Has a Seizure - 5 Crucial Steps (Vet Answer)
Seizures are short episodes of involuntary movements that can involve one part of the body (partial) or the whole body (generalized seizure). When seizures are…