Pet Health Problems

Can Humans Get Ringworm From Their Pets?

By |2024-03-05T23:35:58+00:00February 29th, 2024|Pet Health Problems|

Ringworm, also known as dermatophytosis is not a type of parasitic worm in the skin. It is a fungal infection characterized by red, scaly and itchy skin. The rash is also circular in shape oftentimes resembling a worm. In a result, the term ringworm easily became a misnomer. As of date, [...]

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Pets with Allergies: Itching and Licking

By |2023-06-06T20:07:37+00:00May 15th, 2023|Allergies, Pet Health Problems|

Pets With Allergies Humans sneeze and sniffle; pets itch and lick. Although the symptoms are different, the cause is allergies, and it can make both pets and their humans feel miserable. Pollens, dust mites, fleas, and foods can all trigger allergies, and your pet’s veterinarian can help you identify the cause [...]

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Heartworm Prevention

By |2023-04-06T21:31:01+00:00April 1st, 2023|Pet Health Problems|

Did you know that mosquitoes can be deadly insects to people and animals alike? Mosquitos are known to carry many diseases all throughout the country and when bitten, people and animals can be affected. With the warm summer nights just ahead it is important to think about the precautions you should [...]

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How to Manage Your Dog’s Weight

By |2023-03-06T20:02:04+00:00February 27th, 2023|Obesity in Dogs, Pet Health Problems, Pet Wellness|

Manage Your Dog's Weight In our society, there is a huge emphasis on weight and all that goes with it. Attaining and maintaining a weight within the range recommended for your age/height range promotes a healthier life in every aspect. Unfortunately, the detrimental effects of obesity are not limited to humans [...]

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Watery Eyes in Dogs Could be a Sign of Dry Eyes

By |2023-01-07T18:50:23+00:00December 31st, 2022|Eye Health, Pet Health Problems|

Dogs With Watery Eyes Watery eyes or epiphora is a condition that causes an overflow of tears. Sometimes the cause may be due to the shape of the eyes that is seen in several breeds. As well, the overproduction of tears can be caused by other factors such entropion (eyelids turning [...]

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Dog Influenza

By |2022-09-06T19:25:04+00:00August 15th, 2022|Pet Health Problems, Preventative Pet Health Care|

Recent Outbreak of Dog Influenza Canine influenza or "The Dog Flu" is primarily the result of two influenza strains: H3N8 from an equine origin and H3N2 from an avian origin. Both of these strains were previously known to infect species other than dogs, but are now able to infect and spread among [...]

Cats Can Get Arthritis

By |2021-09-06T18:25:16+00:00August 22nd, 2021|Arthritis, Pet Health Problems, Pet Wellness|

Causes of Cat Arthritis Cats can get arthritis just like many dogs do. Some of the common causes that increase a cat's risk of arthritis are: Wear and tear on joints as your cat becomes older. Injuries from a joint fracture or joint injury. Obesity can cause the arthritis to become [...]

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Is Your Pet Protected From Heartworm?

By |2021-05-05T18:32:24+00:00March 30th, 2021|Pet Health Problems, Pet Wellness, Preventative Pet Health Care|

Heartworm in Dogs When it comes to preventive care for our pets there is one serious, common disease that can be prevented,  or if detected early it can be treated successfully. The mere thought of it makes most of us queasy, but if a pet is infected it can result in [...]

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What Causes Red Eye in Dogs?

By |2021-03-10T17:02:54+00:00February 25th, 2021|Allergies, Eye Health, Pet Health Problems|

Healthy Eyes in Dogs Red eye in dogs can be somewhat alarming, especially if you're not quite sure what caused it. This can be visible in several places, including the cornea. Many pet owners notice this fastest when it occurs in the white part of the eye. A qualified animal hospital, [...]

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