Parasites
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Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z Lice and Dogs 101 Lice affect millions in the U.S. and can cause itching in pets and people alike. Read More > |
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Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z Lyme Disease in Dogs Lyme disease is caused by a corkscrew-shaped microscopic organism, or spirochete, called Borrelia burgdorferi. Read More > |
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Cat Diseases & Conditions A-Z Toxoplasmosis in Cats Toxoplasmosis sounds scary… and it can be scary because it is a zoonotic disease, meaning it can be passed from cat to person. It's especially dangerous for pregnant women. Read More > |
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Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z Tapeworm Infection in Dogs Some dogs are unwittingly sharing meals with a nasty parasite. Read More > |
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Cat Diseases & Conditions A-Z Tapeworm Infection in Cats It is totally disgusting to think that, in the early 1900s, it was vogue to consume tapeworms as an easy means of weight loss. This same type of tapeworm can sometimes live in your cat’s small intestine, feeding off the food he eats as it makes its way through his digestive system. Read More > |
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Cat Diseases & Conditions A-Z Ear Mites in Cats Scratch scratch…shake shake…. If your cat is doing this constantly, or if you smell something less than pleasant coming from her ears, the culprit may be ear mites. Read More > |
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Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z Ear Mites in Dogs Scratch scratch…shake shake…. If your best friend is doing this constantly, or if you smell something less than pleasant coming from her ears, the culprit may be ear mites. Read More > |
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Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z Colitis in Dogs Is your dog suffering from diarrhea? Colitis could be to blame. This vet-approved article can help you understand the risk factors for colitis and how you can work with your veterinarian to get your pup back in tip-top shape. Read More > |
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Cat Diseases & Conditions A-Z Colitis in Cats Colitis is an inflammation or irritation of the colon or large intestine and, you guessed it: it commonly causes diarrhea in our furry friends. Read More > |
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Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z Pseudocoprostasis in Cats and Dogs Cats and dogs with long hair have a lot of grooming matters to attend to—and that includes paying close attention to the long hair on their hindquarters. Read More > |
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Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z Demodicosis in Dogs Dogs can get mange from demodex mites, causing demodicosis, often arising in dogs with weak immune systems such as puppies or dogs with illnesses. Read More > |