VET APPROVED WRITTEN BY Dr. Karyn Kanowski Veterinarian, BVSc MRCVS What Is a Basal Cell Tumor?SignsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentFAQ Our pets are a wonderful source of affection,…
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Cats
1,200-Year-Old ‘Biscuit-Making’ Paw Prints Found by Archaeologists Suggest the Habit is Not Just for Modern Cats
The adorable feline phenomenon of ‘biscuit-making’ has taken social media by storm over the past few years, with some owners even going so far…
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Atopic dermatitis (AD) — often simply referred to as atopy — is a chronic inflammatory skin disease in dogs. Similar to eczema in humans,…
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Skin fold dermatitis, also known as intertrigo, is a common inflammatory condition that affects dogs with excessive skin folds. It occurs when the skin…
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Scleritis in dogs is an inflammatory condition affecting the sclera — the white outer layer of the eyeball. The sclera is a dense, fibrous…
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Mange is a common and highly contagious skin disease in dogs, caused by various species of parasitic mites. These mites burrow into the dog’s…
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Abscesses in dogs are localized pockets of pus that form in response to infections. They occur when the body’s immune system works to contain…
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Ketoconazole is a drug used to treat fungal infections in dogs. Veterinarians can also use it to treat Cushing’s disease. The drug works by…
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Spinal and vertebral birth defects in dogs are a range of congenital conditions that affect the structure and function of the spine and vertebrae.…
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VET APPROVED REVIEWED & FACT-CHECKED BY Dr. Chyrle Bonk DVM Average LifespanCare GuideLife StagesHow to Tell Your Persian Cat’s Age Persian cats are undoubtedly…