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New kitten checkup: Cat on veterinarian's shoulder

New kitten wellness exam important

September 5, 2017

Q: We found a tiny kitten on the road. How do we know its sex? It has fleas and black stuff in its ears. Are these ear mites? If so, how do we kill...

Indoor cat with fleas itching itself

Even indoor cats can suffer from fleas

November 15, 2016

Q: My cat, KitKat, who never goes outside, is infested with fleas. How did she get them, and how do I get rid of them? A: It’s not uncommon for...

Treatment for feline herpes virus

Prevent parvovirus by vaccinating

Don’t use dog insecticide on cat

Don’t DEET dogs

Ask a vet: Don’t leave pets in hot cars

Protect pets from common household toxins

Insect-borne Pet Disease On The Rise In 2018

Insect-borne pet disease on the rise

Hot Car Pet Safety Tips & What You Need To Know

Pets and hot cars: What you need to know

Prognosis Of Cats With Feline Leukemia Virus | Figo Pet Insurance

Cat with feline leukemia virus

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While you’re travel the open roads with your pet, remember to take a few minutes for stretch breaks. Prevent pet travel fatigue with these tips for finding pet friendly rest stops.

Locating dog friendly rest stops

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As pet lovers, we all like to give our furry...

Belle: A dog rescue and rehabilitation story

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Dog and secondhand smoke from cigarette

Effects of second-hand smoke on pets

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Pet trends: Treats for dogs baked at specialty dog bakeries

Pet trends: Specialty bakeries for dogs

It’s no secret that, as dog lovers, we can’t...

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