What is Squamous cell carcinoma: Squamous cell carcinoma is a common malignant tumor of the skin. It is often caused by excessive exposure to sunlight, and it is seen most often in white cats or cats with white patches. Tumours can appear anywhere on the body although areas most commonly affected are the ears, nose, [...]
There are many good reasons to keep your pet away from the garbage. One of these reasons is that moldy food may contain a toxin, specifically a mycotoxin, which can cause tremors in your pet. These mycotoxins can cause weakness, muscle tremors or convulsions and the symptoms can last for several days. Foods such as [...]
1) With dazzling colors on the trees and harvest festivals abounding, many people love the autumn season. But, with many holidays and cooling temperatures, the fall could contain some potential dangers to pets. 2) Of course, many foods served at this time of year cause some of the biggest problems. An example is chocolate during [...]
Pets are living longer thanks to advances in veterinary care, diagnostics, and earlier intervention. But the key to enjoying our “senior” pets lies not only in extending their life span, but in helping them enjoy their later years to the fullest. Like people, dogs and cats are prone to debilitating ailments as they age. Kidney [...]
Your home is a haven and a place of safety for you and for your pet. But, inside every house are poisons, dangers, and hazards that can injure your dog or cat. Here are some helpful tips to help keep your pet safe and out of the emergency room! The two kittens raced around the [...]
Your dog’s ears are like flowers! Look at the inside of your dog’s ear (pinna)…and have a sniff! Normal healthy ears should be: Carnation pink Smell sweet (or of not much, anyway) Clean Signs of possible problems (like foreign objects in the canal or ears infections) include: Bright red skin inside the ears Bad smells [...]
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