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Laser Treatment for Dogs: Vet Explained Therapy, Pros, Cons & FAQ

Laser Treatment for Dogs: Vet Explained Therapy, Pros, Cons & FAQ

Laser treatment has been used successfully for decades in human medicine to treat various conditions. In veterinary medicine, this therapy is relatively new bu…

Do Cats Normally Breathe Faster When They Purr? Our Vet Explains

Do Cats Normally Breathe Faster When They Purr? Our Vet Explains

Cats can purr for many reasons, and purring has positive effects on them and their owners from a physical and mental point of view. When they purr, cats usuall…

How Do Rabbits Sleep? Our Vet Explains

How Do Rabbits Sleep? Our Vet Explains

Bunnies need their sleep as much as we do. On average, an adult rabbit gets 8–11 hours of shut-eye. But you’ll never catch them catching z’s on their back. Ins…

Feline Hyperesthesia Syndrome: Causes, Signs & Care (Vet Answer)

Feline Hyperesthesia Syndrome: Causes, Signs & Care (Vet Answer)

Hyperesthesia is an abnormal response to being touched. Cats with this syndrome are complex individuals. Only our precious cats would come up with something as…

6 Aquatic Pet Turtle Diseases to Watch Out For (Vet Answer)

6 Aquatic Pet Turtle Diseases to Watch Out For (Vet Answer)

Many people think that owning a turtle will be easy. Certainly, easier than walking a dog every day, right? Nope! Owning a turtle is a lot of work. It is expen…

Laser Treatment for Cats: Purpose & How It Works (Vet Answer)

Laser Treatment for Cats: Purpose & How It Works (Vet Answer)

Laser treatment for cats is a non-invasive and painless procedure. It has many advantages and no known side effects, being used in a varied range of conditions…

Beagle Cherry Eye: Signs, Causes & Care (Vet Answer)

Beagle Cherry Eye: Signs, Causes & Care (Vet Answer)

The Beagle could give a master class in the art of irresistible puppy eyes, but have you ever heard of a Beagle with cherry eye? The term is used to describe a…

Blood Clots in Cats (Aortic Thromboembolism) – Vet Reviewed Signs, Causes & Care

Blood Clots in Cats (Aortic Thromboembolism) – Vet Reviewed Signs, Causes & Care

Feline aortic thromboembolism (ATE) is a serious condition. It occurs very suddenly, is very painful, and has life-threatening consequences. Cats suffering fro…