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sick little dog laying in partner arms
Health
What Happens if My Dog is Exposed to Antifreeze

Q: I hear conflicting...

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Golden Retriever peeking over
Health
Cold nose not always health indicator

Q: I'm confused about why...

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Pills next to a puppy
Health
Pet ingestion of antidepressant

Q: My doctor prescribed...

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Cat indoors sniffing a plant
Health
Excessive drooling may signal health issue

Q: My cat Myrtle sometimes...

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Cat with face acne
Health
Can cats get acne?

Q: My cat Mocha has tiny...

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Cat itching and licking itself
Health
Does my kitten have lice?

Q: Our new kitten, Leo, has...

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Old dog taking a nap
Health
How do I care for my senior dog?

As we age, so do our activity levels and...

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Person cleaning cat urine
Lifestyle
How do I remove cat urine smell?

Q: My cat, Nutmeg, was...

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Dog with knocked over plant
Training
Should I punish my dog after he misbehaves?

Q: When Dobby, my roommate'...

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Indoor cat pawing at window
Lifestyle
House cat or outdoor cat?

For pet parents, the decision of having an...

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Dog training with a Golden Retriever
Training
What method of dog training is more effective?

Q: I mentioned to a friend...

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Cat walking past plants
Health
What plants can harm my outdoor cat?

Whether you have a cat that is outside all...

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A fluffy cat shedding on the carpet
Health
Is my cat’s shedding normal?

Q: My cat Cupcake sheds...

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Woman with a dog while planting flowers
Health
When should I give my dog heartworm preventatives?

Q: I started taking my dog...

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Cute calico cat napping in sunlight
Health
Can I give a cat CPR?

Q: I recently took a pet...

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Senior dog with breathing difficulties outside
Health
Senior dogs and breathing difficulties

Q: For the past year, Sadie...

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Woman stroking a young cat
Health
Why do cats purr?

Q: Why do cats purr?

...
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Dog laying down on the front lawn
Lifestyle
Is my garden dog safe?

Spring is clipping at our heels, and those...

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A funny puppy dog not being allowed to eat
Health
Vet tips for controlling pet’s weight

Q: My veterinarian...

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White and dog laying on the grass
Health
Is my puppy’s mange contagious?

Q: We took Jake, our 10-...

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Pet owner at the vet clinic
Health
Should I vaccinate an older dog?

Q: What is your opinion...

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Angry hissing cat
Lifestyle
Top Tips for Calming a Cat

We all want our pets to live long, healthy...

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Black ad white cat on a wrapped blanket
Health
What is FIP?

Q: Mr. Mistoffelees, our 9-...

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small pug taking treat
Health
Can I feed my dog raw treats?

Q: My breeder recommends I...

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Dog at Vet getting a check up
Happenings
Ways to thank your veterinarian

Q: Our veterinarian has...

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Woman doing laundry near dog
Health
Are laundry pods dangerous to pets?

Q: My cat Milo is a dog...

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Dog resting on porch in afternoon
Health
Can a senior dog panel help detect cancer?

Q: My veterinarian...

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Cat sitting in a cardboard box
Health
Is arthritis treatment safe for cats with kidney disease?

Q: Emmy, my 12-year-old cat...

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Person holding cat paw
Health
Blood sugar meter for pets

Q: My cat Jasper gets...

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Beautiful grey fluffy cat sitting
Health
Ask the vet: Top tips for cat parents

Q: Every professional has a...

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Keep Pets Safe During New Year’s Celebrations | Figo Pet Insurance
Health
Pet safety during New Year’s celebrations

Q: I have the world’s...

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Dog running through the grass
Health
What is the Dog Aging Project?

Q: My golden retriever is...

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Dog with a chew toy
Health
Keep pets safe during the holidays

From Hanukkah to New Year's Eve—wondering...

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Black cat with whiskers
Health
What happens if a cat’s whiskers are clipped?

Q: Our 5-year-old daughter...

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Cat looking at camera looking cute
Health
Do indoor cats have fewer parasites?

Q: I have an autoimmune...

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Person walking with cat carrier
Health
How do I include my pet in a disaster plan?

Q: We retired last month to...

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Girl with dog on bad
Health
Can C. diff bacteria infect dogs?

Q: My dog Tammy must take...

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Fluffy cat licks paw
Health
Are anti-parasite medications safe for cats?

Q: My veterinarian...

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Dog eyeing bowl of food with longing
Health
Can I give antacids to my dog?

Q: May I give my dog...

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Grey cat resting on a couch
Health
Cats and blood clots

Q: My cat Tango was...

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Two Newfoundland pups playing in a backyard
Health
Growing pains and large breed pups

Q: My 1-year-old basset...

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Dog sniffing the ground
Health
What should I do if my dog eats poo?

Q: Molly, my 2-year-old...

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Dog laying on the ground
Health
Tick protection can prevent Ehrlichia infection

Q: One of the blood tests...

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meowing cat laying on his side
Health
Vocalizing common in elderly cats

Q: Our 15-year-old cat has...

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Guy walking dogs on the beach
Lifestyle
Dogs and ocean hazards

Q: We’re heading to the...

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Hymalayan salt lamp
Health
Salt lamps can pose danger to pets

Q: My cat Sassy jumps onto...

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Puppy sitting on the floorboard
Health
Seizures common in dogs

Q: Our veterinarian...

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Cat outside in the grass
Health
Feline asthma can be life-threatening

Q: What can you tell us...

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Striped cat showing belly
Health
Determining cat’s belly color

Q: Why do some cats have...

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Sick dog on owners arm
Health
Identifying dog’s cough important

Q: My dog Gus started...

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naughty cat scratching at some furniture
Training
Redirect cat’s scratching behavior

Q: We have two adult cats...

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Dog eye
Health
Cherry eye needs veterinary attention

Q: A bright red mass...

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Woman walking on the sidewalk
Health
Test pavement temperature before walking dog

Q: This summer has been...

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Older striped cat
Health
Hyperthyroidism common in older cats

Q: My friend’s cat and I...

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Dog tick removal
Health
Use tick puller for pet tick removal

Q: My golden retriever...

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Cat with pill
Health
Cats and medications

Q: I adopted my grandmother...

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Cat on the vet table
Health
Mixed-breed cats and inherited diseases

Q: I know mixed-breed dogs...

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Dog looking at the counter
Health
Dogs and tea tree oil

Q: Barney, my retriever mix...

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Dog running through bluebell field
Health
Positive Lyme test without symptoms

Q: Barney, my 5-year-old...

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Dog laying down on puppy couch
Health
Canine bone cancer signs

Q: Victor, our 8-year-old...

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Tabby cat cuddling with blanket
Health
Cats with cerebellar hypoplasia

Q: My friend’s cat, Wobbly...

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Small dog jumping on the pavement
Health
Treatment option torn knee ligament

Q: My 8-year-old, 25-pound...

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Woman hugging a sick cat
Health
Pets and smoke inhalation

Q: There was a fire in my...

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English Bulldog walking towards a food dish
Health
Food intake after spay/neuter surgery

Q: Bailey, our 1-year-old...

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Vet tech inspecting cats mouth
Health
Adult cats and dental disease

Q: Frankie, my 8-year-old...

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Cat outdoors scratching
Health
Pennyroyal oil toxic to pets

Q: Years ago, my mother...

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3 little pups on the grass
Health
Pets benefit from sterilization

Q: My boyfriend and I...

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Puppy with a kid on the staircase
Health
Pets and child allergies

Q: I am pregnant for the...

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Small lap dog with an owner
Health
Respite care for pet parents

Q: John is a friend whose...

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Two cats sleeping on a bed
Health
Transitioning adopted cats in new home

Q: My friend recently...

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Beagle puppy getting sleepy
Health
Prescribing marijuana for pets

Q: Marijuana is legal in my...

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Protracting cat claws for trimming
Health
Cutting your cat’s claws

Q: How do I clip my cats’...

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Sick dog laying on floor
Health
Mammary masses on dog

Q: I adopted a 12-year-old...

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Tabby Cat on the prowl
Health
Tomcat behavior may signal health issue

Q: A stray cat adopted us....

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Woman having a picnic with dog
Health
Grapes toxic to dogs

Q: My rat terrier ate a few...

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Cat with a plant in the background
Health
Philodendron toxic to cats

Q: I have two 4-month-old...

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Large dog in a kennel
Health
Vaccinate dog before kenneling

Q: Our dog Bruiser...

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Cat closes his mouth
Health
Signs of dental disease in cats

Q: Snowball, our 14-year-...

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Small dog laying in bed
Health
5 common cancers in dogs

Cancer is the leading disease-related cause...

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Poodle laying in a bed
Health
Consider medication benefits and risks

Q: Noodle, my 8-year-old...

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Christmas themed dog
Health
Pets as holiday gifts

Q: Our daughter recently...

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Husky puppy outside
Training
Positive reinforcement more effective

Q: How can I stop Chester,...

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Dog laying son side with an injury
Health
Dogs and knee injuries

When we think of knee injuries we usually...

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Thin Calico cat laying down
Health
Improve cat’s appetite without pills

Q: My elderly cat Tango...

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Dog with eye problems
Health
Glaucoma in dogs

Q: Betty, my 8-year-old...

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Puppy eating food from a paw print bowl
Health
Meat and chicken byproducts for pets

Q: The young man in the pet...

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White sleeping cat in a basket
Health
Cats and feline immunodeficiency virus

Q: I adopted a sweet cat...

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Dog looking out a window
Health
Say goodbye to dog when leaving

Q: My dog trainer...

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Dog in the leaves scratching an itch
Health
Flea and tick control options

Q: Pixie, my toy poodle,...

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Lee Pickett with a bunch of dogs
Stories
Interview with Dr. Lee Pickett, veterinarian and teacher

I recently had the opportunity to interview...

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Girl playing and talking with dog
Health
Baby talk enhances bond with dog

Q: My wife talks baby talk...

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Cat being stuck with a syringe
Health
Syringe handling tips

Q: My cat has chronic...

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Cat starring daggers in a cardboard box
Health
Moving day can stress pets

Q: Since we started packing...

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Woman with two gray cats
Health
Preventing parasites in pets

Q: The veterinarian told us...

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Cat on the veterinary table
Health
Good communication improves pet health diagnosis

Q: My cat, Gus, went to the...

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Cat laying across arm
Health
Distemper vaccination important for cats

Q: We recently took our new...

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Cat resting on a chair
Health
Heart disease in cats

Q: During our cat’s last...

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Cat with wound on its face
Health
Bit wound abscess on cat

Q: Oreo, our 3-year-old...

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Puppies playing outside
Health
Dogs and inherited diseases

Q: I’m thinking of adopting...

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Pug sniffing paint brush
Health
Art supplies can poison pets

Q: I teach after-school art...

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Vet with scruffy cat
Health
Controlling pet diabetes

Q: I have diabetes, so I...

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Cat being scanned with microchip
Health
Check the microchip

Q: When our dog, Addie, was...

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Dog sitting a couch
Health
Protecting pets from electronics

Q: Since we updated our...

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Black and white kitten who may be ill
Health
Treatment for feline herpes virus

Q: I found a kitten I’ve...

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Dog and cat outside
Health
Don’t use dog insecticide on cat

Q: The flea-tick product I’...

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Dog with bugs flying around in a park
Health
Don’t DEET dogs

Q: May I apply DEET insect...

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Persian cat laying on the kitchen counter
Health
Protect pets from common household toxins

Q: My friend’s cat died...

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What You Need To Know About Communicating With A Deaf Dog | Figo Pet Insurance
Lifestyle
What you need to know about deaf dogs

Dogs are known for their keen awareness of...

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Insect-borne Pet Disease On The Rise In 2018
Health
Insect-borne pet disease on the rise

Q: I recently adopted a dog,...

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Prognosis Of Cats With Feline Leukemia Virus | Figo Pet Insurance
Health
Cat with feline leukemia virus

Q: A stray cat, whom we named...

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Dog licking at the floor
Health
Dogs and floor licking

Q: For the past two months...

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Dog sitting next to a kid on a bench on a park
Health
Pets and pinworms

Q: The pediatrician...

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Cat licking paw
Health
Cats have a dominant paw

Q: Can cats be right- or left...

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Small white dog sitting on the carpet
Health
Dogs and scooting

Q: My pug, Biscuit, has...

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A man with a labrador retriever
Health
Tick bites and dogs

Q: My cats and dogs don’t...

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Doggy bowl waiting for feeding
Health
Hidden dangers of raw pet food diets

Q: My friend recommends a...

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Veterinarian Tips For Choosing Dog Food | Figo Pet Insurance
Health
Choosing a dog food

Q: What brand of food should...

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Cat playing with a green toy
Health
Indoor cats need vaccines

Q: We found a cute kitten,...

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Gray cat with open mouth
Lifestyle
Watch for infected teeth in pets

Q: Barbie, my 20-year-old...

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Encouraging natural dog behaviors
Health
Encouraging natural dog behaviors

Q: I read an animal welfare...

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The healing power of cat purrs
Health
The healing power of cat purrs

Q: Does purring have any...

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Ringworm: Human to pet transmission
Health
Ringworm: Human to pet transmission

Q: My son, a high school...

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Chihuahua sleeping on bed with woman
Health
Assessing dog’s heart function

Q: AJ, my 10-year-old...

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Toys can help reduce pet obesity
Health
Toys can help reduce pet obesity

Q: My indoor cat, Mulligan,...

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Treatment Of Pets With Kidney Disease Guided By Specialists | Figo Pet Insurance
Health
Treatment of cats with kidney disease

Q: Our elderly cat, Oscar,...

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Foot Licking May Be Sign Of Dog Allergies | Figo Pet Insurance
Health
Allergies may cause foot licking in dogs

Q: Octavian, my 8-year-old...

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Anemia In Cats Has Many Causes | Figo Pet Insurance
Health
Anemia in cats has many causes

Q: My veterinarian diagnosed...

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Dalmatian sitting on chair eyeing something on dining room table
Health
Human allergy medications toxic to pets

Q: We found our dog lying...

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Reduce cat’s veterinary visit anxiety
Health
Reduce cat’s veterinary visit anxiety

Q: Although she’s sweet at...

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Santa’s reindeer and pets need health certificate to travel
Health
Santa’s reindeer–and pets–need health certificate to travel

Q: My kids are big fans, and...

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Homemade pet food must be balanced
Health
Homemade pet food must be balanced

Q: When I try to feed...

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Siamese cat eating tuna from a dish
Health
Too much tuna bad for cats

Q: My 13-year-old cat, Luna,...

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Thanksgiving and pets: Holiday do's and don’ts
Lifestyle
Thanksgiving and pets: Holiday do's and don’ts

Thanksgiving is a day of family, fun, and...

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Keep Thanksgiving Turkey Away From Pets
Health
No Thanksgiving turkey for pets

Q: Once we’ve finished...

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Cleft palate most common in flat-faced breeds: Boxer puppy laying in bed
Health
Cleft palate most common in flat-faced breeds

Q: I’m thinking about buying...

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Reducing rabies risk: Dog and cat running around in grass
Health
World Rabies Day: Raising awareness and reducing risk

According to the Centers for Disease Control (...

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Pet disaster relief: Orange tabby cat left behind during storm drinking from puddle
Happenings
New pet laws focus on disaster relief and commercial breeding

To keep you informed on pet-related laws being...

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Travel paw care for dogs: Dog with paws in the sand
Lifestyle
Travel paw care for dogs

If you’ve ever walked barefoot on the beach,...

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Black and white cat receiving a vaccine at the vet's office
Health
Immunization awareness: Focus on cat vaccines

Although National Vaccination Awareness Month...

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Small dog receiving vaccine from veterinarian
Health
Immunization awareness: Focus on dog vaccines

August is...