Since the pandemic, people have turned to virtual meetings, online grocery ordering, and even virtual doctors’ appointments. Many virtual platforms have allowed for people to safely speak to a health professional in the comfort of their own home. This trend has started to trickle into veterinary medicine as well. There are a number of “telehealth” […]
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Many people may have heard the word anemia before, but don’t really understand what it means. Anemia is the term for a low red blood cell count, or a low circulating amount of red blood cells. While anemia as a blanket term can refer to a low red blood cell count from a number of
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You may notice your cat in the litter box, straining to defecate and being unable to. You may also notice that your cat is only passing small, firm “fecal balls”, vomiting, or just otherwise not acting like themselves. Constipation can occur for many reasons in cats, with various treatments available. A simple over the counter
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Allergies in cats can sometimes have the same symptoms as us – watery eyes and nose, mild congestion, and sometimes coughing. More frequently, allergies in cats will manifest as itchy skin, redness, and/or swelling of the skin. The brand name Zyrtec may sound familiar to you. It’s a common over-the-counter (OTC) allergy medication that many
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Cats have an innate ability to hide when they are sick and/or injured until the situation has become severe. In addition, because many cats are often not as social as dogs, and owners may not see them as much, minor abnormalities and/or personality changes may not be easily noticeable. Oftentimes you can make an appointment
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You may not know what a brachycephalic cat is, but chances are you have seen one. Brachycephalic refers to the “squished face” breeds, or the cats that have shortened skulls. Even though the shortened skulls and squished face may look cute, they are often accompanied by a number of health problems. These problems are often
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Your cat may have access to toxins you didn’t even know existed in the house. There are many hidden dangers that can cause toxicosis in your cat and this is why it’s vital to be aware of signs as well as potential causes. Read below to find out the 9 most common types of toxicosis
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Lungworms are a type of parasitic infection seen in cats. Most frequently this is seen in outdoor only, or indoor/outdoor cats, and is most commonly caused by the roundworm parasite. The lungworms will grow and develop in different areas of the respiratory tract, causing issues as they grow and reproduce. Continue reading to learn more
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Making the decision when to say good-bye to a beloved pet is one of the hardest things we will go through as pet parents. We love our pets and wish they could be with us forever. Unfortunately, our pets will typically only live for a portion of how long a human family member will live.
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Many people love cats as a pet because a lot of them are independently spirited and often require less maintenance than a dog (often, but not always). This is especially true for dog breeds that need regular grooming, sometimes every few weeks. People may prefer a cat over taking their dog to the groomer every
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