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Peppermint - The Forbidden Holiday Treat

With the holidays past us now, you would think that the common pet holiday dangers are far out of sight… but I learned just this week that they’re not! My Christmas tree (an artificial one) was put away, decorations were stashed back in their...

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Hyperthyroidism in Cats

Feline Hyperthyroidism, overactive thyroid glands, is a common condition among cats, particularly those eight years old or older. The number of cases of hyperthyroidism in cats has been on the rise over the last few years and the exact cause is...

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Cytauxzoonosis (Bobcat Fever)

Bobcat fever, also called cytauxzoonosis, is a serious and often fatal disease in cats. It is called bobcat fever because bobcats are considered the natural reservoir for the disease. It affects all members of the cat family, yet is limited to...

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FIV in Cats

Feline Immunodeficiency Virus, also called cat AIDS, feline AIDS, and FIV in cats, is one of the three most common and serious cat viruses. Many people still confuse FIV and Feline Leukemia by thinking they are the same disease or believe they...

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Cancer in Dogs and Cats

No one ever wants to hear the word cancer, and facing cancer in dogs and cats is especially painful.  Unfortunately, dogs and cats get many of the same cancers that humans get.  Cancer is the most common cause of death in pets. We now know that...

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