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Posted on: 15 September 2015

Ear mites are a fairly common problem for cats to endure, but it's hard for pet parents to notice them until the symptoms have become severe. Ear mites are so small that they're nearly impossible to spot with the naked eye, so it's important to know what the symptoms are. If you notice your cat exhibiting any of these symptoms, get them to a veterinarian right away. Symptoms One of the first symptoms you can expect your cat to go through if they have ear mites is for their ears to emit a brown or dark-colored discharge.
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Posted on: 14 September 2015

Aging in place isn't just for people anymore.  As veterinary science becomes more advanced, more dogs are living with age-related problems.  Depending on your dog's breed, size, and overall health, he might need some changes to his environment to continue being active and comfortable. How old is your dog, really? Tradition says that one year for a human is like seven years for a dog, but that's only part of the story.
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Posted on: 14 September 2015

Cats are good at hiding illness and injury. So good, in fact, that it can be difficult for a cat owner to determine when they are having a health emergency and must go to the veterinarian immediately. In some cases, spotting a potential problem but waiting to see if your cat gets better could be a fatal mistake. Here are four symptoms that warrant an immediate trip to the veterinarian:
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Posted on: 10 September 2015

One of the questions commonly asked by dog owners is whether or not their dog can get cavities. Knowing the answer to this question and other cavity-related questions can help you take care of your dog and improve his or her dental health. Do dogs get cavities? Just like their human owners, dogs can get cavities. Dogs are less likely to get cavities than people because their teeth are differently shaped, their diet is different, and the bacteria in their mouths are different.
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