FAQ's


My dog was recently spayed. Will she still need to get her anal sacs expressed?


My cat is tearing up our house and I'm considering declawing. Is this a good idea?

Do ferrets get along with dogs?

My dog was vaccinated as a puppy. Does he need ongoing vaccinations?

How can I remove ticks from my dog and cat without harming the pets?

I think my pet may have fleas. How can I check?

Can my cat get heartworms?

How can I tell if my pet has a fever?

We're having a baby. How can we help our dog accept the new addition to our family?
My puppy keeps urinating in the house. What is the best way to clean up the mess?

What normal maintenance care does my cat need?

Why should I neuter my dog when I can prevent him from mating with another dog?

Should I breed my dog?

How can I keep flies away from my outdoor dog?

How do I brush my dog's teeth?

How can I get rid of my dog's foul body odor?

I have to board my dog for about a week. How stressful will it be to him?

What's a good exercise routine for my dog?

How can I stop my cat from urinating outside the litter box?

My cat is pregnant. How will I know when she is ready to give birth?

My dog eats feces every time he goes outside. Is this unhealthy?

My dog was diagnosed as having epilepsy. Can you tell me more about this condition?
I think my dog has cataracts. Can this condition be treated?

How can I stop my cat from defecating outside the litter box?

How can I tell if my cat has a cold?

Why is my dog's nose so dry and crusty?

Does my indoor pet really need a collar with identification?

How can I tell if my dog has an ear infection?

What is the treatment for Foretell infection?

Is a vaccination reaction normal in dogs?

What causes an anal sac to rupture and drain?

What is feline acne and how is it treated?

Could asthma cause a dog to cough and choke?

Will spaying help lower the risk of breast cancer in dogs?

Our cat keeps us awake at night. How can this be stopped?

What is coonhound paralysis?

Are breast tumors in cats often cancerous?

What supplement will help a dog develop a shiny coat?

What is megaesophagus?

My dog has a perianal adenoma. What is this?

How do I introduce my dog to a new dog?

What can cause vomiting and the presence of sugar in the urine?

Should a dog with a history of mammary cancer be given estrogen?

What causes excessive salivation in dogs and cats?

What is doxycycline?

What causes rectal prolapse in a ferret?

Are preputial discharges normal in dogs?

What is pica?

How can one tell if a cat is in heat?

What is rectal prolapse?

What causes hematuria in a dog?

What is Horner's syndrome?

What is splenic hemangiosarcoma in a dog?

What causes flatus in dogs?

What is cryptorchidism in a cat?

How do I clean my dog's ears?

What is a "hot spot" in a dog?

Why does my dog frequently lick his paws and limbs?

How can carsickness in a dog be treated?

I noticed blood dripping from my dog's rectum. What causes this?

What is a cutaneous histiocytoma?

What is epistaxis?

My dog seems to itch a lot. What could cause this?

How long will my puppy continue waking up at night?

Why does my indoor pet need vaccinations?

I've just brought home a new puppy, what do I need to do?

What is epiphora?

Is an umbilical hernia in a puppy serious?

How do I cure my dog's bad breath?

Can urinary incontinence in a cat be treated, and how?

How do we stop our dog from eating cat feces?

My male dog keeps trying to mount my spayed female dog. What should I do?

My dog may have been exposed to rat poison. What are the signs?

Why do guinea pigs need supplemental vitamin C?

What is Revolution?

Is it normal for my cat not to cover her feces in the litter box?

What could cause a cat to twitch its back and tail uncontrollably?

What is eclampsia?

My cat has lost a lot of weight. What could cause this?

What is glaucoma?

What is an insulinoma in a ferret?

Is hypercalcemia a disease?

What kinds of oral cancer do dogs develop?

My dog has dry rough spots his elbows. What is this, and is there a treatment?

What is cryptorchidism?

How do I learn to express my dog's anal sacs?

I found a lump on my dog. Is this a cause for concern?

Is it safe for me to clip my pet's nails?

What causes chronic sinusitis in a cat?

Why does my puppy hiccup?

My kitten has a fly larva inside its neck. Is this a serious problem?

Can a nerve injury in a dog be repaired?

What causes many white cats to be deaf?

How can I prevent my cat from vomiting hair-balls?

What is lymphosarcoma?

My dog traumatically lost a claw. What should I do?

My dog is always scooting around the floor on his rear. What could be his problem?

Sometimes my dog makes a weird gagging, snorting noise. Is this a problem?

How can we rid our pets of fleas?

My pet has mange. What is this?

What is the prognosis for oral cancer in a cat?

My dog is on digoxin and furosemide. Are there any side effects?

Why is chocolate bad for dogs?

What is cherry eye in a dog?

Why should I neuter my cat?

I think my dog has excessive thirst. How can I tell?

What could cause my dog to have a hoarse bark?

My female dog leaks urine when she rests or sleeps. Why is this happening?

How can tartar formation on a dog's teeth be prevented?

My cat's feces have a foul odor. What causes this?

Why are onions dangerous for dogs and cats?

Why does my dog want to dig all of the time?

How can I stop my old cat from attacking my new one?

Can surgery significantly help a damaged cruciate ligament?

If eaten, are Easter lilies and peace lilies toxic to cats?

My dog has demodicosis. What is this?

What happens when a guinea pig loses a tooth?

Can I use human triple antibiotic ointment on my dog?

What causes "stud tail" in a cat?

My cat is vomiting blood. What could cause this?

How does one deal with a puppy that is a finicky eater?


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