Fecal impaction in dogs is a condition where very hard and dry stools collect in the rectum or colon. The affected dog is unable…
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MRSA, or methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, is a so-called “superbug” that is resistant to many forms of antibiotics and can be fatal for infected dogs. Unlike…
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Amoxicillin is an FDA-approved broad-spectrum antibiotic commonly prescribed to treat bacterial infections in dogs. It is derived from penicillin and can effectively inhibit the…
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Streptococcus in dogs is an infection of bacteria that is naturally present in a dog’s body. When a dog with a compromised or underdeveloped immune…
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Swollen lymph nodes in dogs can be a sign of many diseases and infections of tissue throughout the body. The lymph nodes are important…
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Bordetella in dogs is a bacterium (full name: Bordetella bronchiseptica) that often causes respiratory disease. It’s one of the most common causes of the disease…
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Maropitant Citrate — known commercially as Cerenia® — for dogs is the first and only medication approved by the FDA to prevent vomiting due…
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Sinus bradycardia in dogs is an unusually low heart rate caused by impulses in the sinus node firing slower than normal. The sinus node…
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Breed OverviewCharacteristicsOrigin & HistoryRecognitionFacts Tiger cats, also known as tabby cats, are one of the most recognizable kitties in the feline world. However, they’re…
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CharacteristicsHistoryPopularityFormal RecognitionFactsDoes the Grey Persian Make a Good Pet? The Grey Persian is a popular color of Persian cat, officially known as a Blue…