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Can a Dog Recover From a Torn ACL Without Surgery? (Vet Answer)
You have probably heard of human athletes tearing the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in their knee. Dogs also have this ligament, but veterinarians usually c…
How to Help an Abused Dog Recover: 8 Tips & Tricks (Vet Answer)
Adopting a rescue dog can be a very gratifying experience, but it often also comes with challenges. Many rescue dogs have an unknown history. They may have rec…
Cat FIP (Feline Infectious Peritonitis) Treatment - Does it Have a Cure? (Vet Answer)
Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) is a viral disease occuring worldwide that predominantly affects young cats. Until recently, FIP was considered incurable,…
Why Are There Lumps & Bumps On My Dog’s Skin? (Vet Answer)
It is not uncommon to find lumps and bumps on the skin of dogs, regardless of their age. Dogs can be real troublemakers and are known to find their fair share…
Hemangiosarcoma in Cats: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment (Vet Answer)
Hemangiosarcomas are not to be taken lightly, no matter what species they occur in. Arising as a form of cancer that spreads from blood vessels, they can occur…
Should You Pick Scabs Off Cats? (Vet Answer)
You feel a bump on your cat’s skin, and your natural inclination is to remove it. They may scratch at it, seemingly uncomfortable, which may further your desir…
Canine Acne: Causes, Symptoms and Care (Vet Answer)
Acne can be annoying and frustrating, no matter which species it affects. And, just like humans, dogs are also prone to acne, with many similarities occurring…
Lead Poisoning in Cats: Our Vet Explains the Signs, Causes & Care
Lead poisioning in cats? You might think it is no longer an issue, given all the laws that limit or restrict the use of lead in modern society. But, you’d be w…