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Ask the Vet: Are Seven Dog Years Equal to One Human Year?

Posted January 3, 2020

How old is your dog? The old adage is that, for every one human year, a dog ages seven years. So, is this true? Learn how veterinarians determine...

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Ask the Vet: Why Do Cats Knead?

Posted October 25, 2019

Does your cat ever “make biscuits”? Or “knead dough?” These terms commonly refer to the ritual of cat kneading. Animal scientists and researchers...

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Ask the Vet: Can Cats Really See in the Dark?

Posted October 4, 2019

You’ve probably heard the rumor that cats can see in the dark, but is it really true? We explore this question and turn up some nocturnal facts...

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Ask the Vet: Why Do Dogs Dig Holes?

Posted September 5, 2019

Digging is a natural behavior in dogs, but it’s not always a favorite behavior of their human parents. You surely know this if you’ve ever...

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Ask the Vet: Why Do Pets Hide When They’re Sick?

Posted August 22, 2019

It’s not uncommon for a pet to hide in a hard-to-find location when they’re ill. This action is a natural instinct. The question is your pet...

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Ask the Vet: Why Does My Cat Roll Over When He Sees Me?

Posted July 11, 2019

Although your cat may typically adopt an elegant, refined demeanor and posture, they may also occasionally surprise you and do something...

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Ask the Vet: Why Does My Dog Have Bad Breath?

Posted June 14, 2019

Most dog owners love a good hug or lick from their furry friends. But getting so close can also mean the occasional whiff of your dog’s...

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Ask the Vet: Why Do Dogs Have Short Life Spans?

Posted May 17, 2019

All animals have different lifespans. Yet it seems especially cruel that dogs, a species so close to humans in so many ways, have such...

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Ask the Vet: How do I Stop my Cats from Scratching the Furniture?

Posted May 3, 2019

Like it or not, cats love to scratch. They do it for two main reasons: Functional & Physiological – To keep their nails sharp and...

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Ask the Vet: Why Do Older Dogs Get Arthritis?

Posted March 29, 2019

Older dogs often slowdown in their later years because of arthritis — inflammation of the joints. As a dog owner, it helps to know what...

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Ask the Vet: Why Does My Dog Shed?

Posted February 22, 2019

All dogs shed — though, some more than others. If you have a dog who sheds excessively, it may simply be a trait of your dog’s breed, but...

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Ask the Vet: What Do I Do If My Cats are Fighting?

Posted February 1, 2019

If you have more than one cat at home or your cat encounters another cat, they may fight. Here’s what to do to break up the situation and...

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