Category: Feline Health

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Pneumonia

Pneumonia Pneumonia affects dogs and cats alike. This infection can be either primary or secondary in origin and is caused by bacterial or viral organisms.

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Phobias

Phobias (Fear) Fear is an emotional response to either a real or perceived danger. A phobia is an excessive and inappropriate response to a perceived

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Periodontitis

Periodontitis Periodontitis is an extension of gingivitis. As the amount of infection (gingivitis) increases and subsequently travels towards the roots of the tooth it becomes

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Periodontal Disease

Periodontal Disease Most of the premolars in the dog have a wide diastema or space between their teeth while there is very little space between

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Paronychia

Paronychia Paronychia is an infection of the toenail and surrounding tissue. While this is not a common condition for pets, once the infection has established

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Papillomas

Papillomas (Warts) Papilloma is the doctor’s word for warts. A wart is a benign tumor projecting from the surface of the skin. Warts can be

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Osteosarcoma

Osteosarcoma (Bone Cancer) Osteosarcoma is a malignant cancer of the bone. This form of cancer starts inside the bone and works its way to the

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Obesity

Obesity Obesity is the most common problem seen in pets today. Consuming excess calories, beyond that which is needed to maintain the pets present weight,

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Microchipping

Microchipping A microchip is a tiny transponder, about the size of a grain of rice, that is encoded with a unique identification number. It is

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Medicating

Medicating Giving medication to your pet can be a challenging experience. Sooner or later it may become necessary to give your pet medication. Therefore, it