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Golden Retriever Ear Infections: Identification & Care Guide (Vet Answer)
Ear infections, as most people know, can be a terrible thing to experience—including pain, loss of hearing (temporary, or sometimes permanent), and a general f…
What Can I Feed a Diabetic Cat to Gain Weight? Management Advice From Our Vet
Diabetes is a relatively common endocrine disease in cats, with some studies estimating a prevalence of around 1%, while others postulating a prevalence of aro…
Is It Bad to Switch Dog Foods Often? Our Vet Answers
We would get tired of eating the same food every day, but is that true for our pets? Unless your dog is on a special diet, there’s a good chance they already h…
Bump on a Dog’s Eye: Causes, Signs & Care (Vet Answer)
Discovering a bump on your dog’s eye can set your mind racing with questions. When did the lump appear and what exactly is it? Could the bump be a tumor? You m…
Bumps On a Cat’s Nose – Causes, Symptoms, and Care (Vet Answer)
Cat’s noses are sensitive areas, prone to scrapes and scratches, but also a handful of unique issues. Bumps on a cat’s nose can be quite disturbing to see, esp…
Histiocytomas in Dogs: Our Vets Explain the Signs, Causes & Treatment
Skin growths can be very disconcerting, especially since they can arise without obvious cause—which can lead to speculation, and googling for various possible…
Papillomas in Cats: Causes, Signs, and Care (Vet Answer)
Papillomas in cats are caused by viruses that cause excessive skin growth— in short, warts. It was only relatively recently that such viruses were discovered a…
Cuterebra (Warbles) in Dogs: Causes, Symptoms, and Care (Vet Answer)
Cuterebra, warble, botfly—while the names are different, the “yuck” factor is the same. If your veterinarian has diagnosed your dog with Cuterebra, you may hav…
