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How To Comfort A Dog With Pancreatitis: 4 Care Tips (Vet Answer)
Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas, a small organ located near the stomach that helps with digestion and produces important hormones (e.g., insulin).…
Can Cats Recover From Kidney Failure? (Vet Answer)
To answer this question, it is first important to distinguish between acute and chronic kidney failure. Let's take a closer look. Acute kidney failure, also ca…
Mercury Poisoning in Cats: Causes, Signs & Treatment (Vet Answer)
Mercury is a heavy metal found in air, water, and soil. It exists in several forms, such as elemental mercury, in some thermometers, inorganic mercury salts/co…
Why Does My Cat Lick Food But Doesn't Eat? (Vet Answer)
A cat that has lost its appetite is a likely source of concern for the devoted owner. But what does it mean if they still seem interested in their food, withou…
Cat Acupuncture: Our Vet Explains the Procedure & FAQ
These days, it is likely that you have either experienced acupuncture at some point or know somebody who has. Back pain, tension headaches, nausea, and arthrit…
How Do Vets Deworm Cats? Our Vet Explains the Tips & FAQ
Have you ever wondered how vets deworm cats? If you’ve ever lost your cat under the spare bed when they hear the dewormer packet crinkle, you’re not alone. In…
How Do Vets Declaw Cats? Our Vet Explains the Procedure & FAQ
Have you ever wondered how vets declaw cats? Cat declawing is a surgical procedure where the vet removes the last bone of the toe and the attached claw. If you…
How Do Vets Get Stool Samples From Cats: Our Vet Answers
“We need a stool sample from your cat,” your veterinarian might have declared at some point in your paw-renting journey. Sounds icky, doesn’t it? Why do vets e…
