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How Often Do Dogs Need Vaccines?

Bringing home a new puppy or adopting an adult dog comes with a lot of questions, and one of the most common is how often dogs need vaccines. Puppies need a series of vaccines every three to four weeks until about sixteen weeks old, while adult dogs typically follow a ...
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Why Is My Cat Peeing Everywhere?

If you've been finding wet spots on the carpet, laundry, or furniture, you're probably asking yourself, "Why is my cat peeing everywhere?", and you're not alone. This is one of the most common behavior concerns cat owners bring up, and the causes range from simple litter box preferences to underlying ...
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Is Lavender Toxic to Cats?

If you keep lavender in your garden or a diffuser on your nightstand, you may be wondering, is lavender toxic to cats? Yes, lavender contains compounds that can be mildly to moderately toxic to cats, and exposure can happen through the plant itself, dried lavender, or concentrated lavender oil. At ...
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Why Does My Dog Lick My Ears?

You are settled in on the couch, and your dog clambers up beside you, zeroes in on your ear, and starts licking. It might make you laugh, wince, or wonder, "Why does my dog lick my ears and is it something I should worry about?" The short answer is that ...
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Ultrasounds for Dogs: Uses & What to Expect

If your veterinarian has recommended an ultrasound for your dog, you probably have questions, and maybe a little anxiety. What exactly is a dog ultrasound? Does it hurt? What will it show? A veterinary ultrasound is a safe, non-invasive imaging tool that uses high-frequency sound waves to create real-time images ...
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Lymphoma in Dogs

If your dog has recently been diagnosed with lymphoma, you are probably feeling scared, overwhelmed, and full of questions. You are not alone, and you have come to the right place. Lymphoma in dogs is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers in canines and while that news is difficult ...