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Can the H1N1 Swine Flu Virus Affect Pets? Pet Owners Concerned About Their Furry Friends

By: Adrienne Farricelli

Diabetes in Dwarf Hamsters: How to Treat Your Diabetic Hamster

By: Sarah Charmley

What is Myxomatosis: The Myxoma Virus in Rabbits

By: Angie Briscoe

Dwarf Hamster Health: How to Keep Your Pet Hamsters at Their Best

By: Sarah Charmley

A Guide to Hamster Illness: Some Things to Check if You Think Your Hamster is Sick

By: Sarah Charmley

Wet Tail Disease in Hamsters: What to Do If Your Hamster Develops Diarrhoea

By: Sarah Charmley

Hamster Polyomavirus: What to Do if You Think Your Hamster Has This Disease

By: Sarah Charmley

Is My Dog Blind? Symptoms of Blindness in Dogs, Testing Vision in Dogs

By: Mia Carter

Helping Pets with Mold Allergies: Protecting Four-Legged Friends from Harm

By: Michielle Beck

How to Treat and Diagnose Common Fish Diseases: A Guide to Symptoms Affecting Fish in Aquariums

By: Jayne Elliott

Adrenal Disease in Pet Ferrets: Diagnosing and Treatment Options for Ferret Adrenal Problems

By: Jessica Kolifrath

Ferret Diseases, Cancers, and Genetic Issues: Pet Ferrets Can Develop Health Problems With Age

By: Jessica Kolifrath

Common Illnesses in Pet Rabbits: Health Problems of Domestic Bunnies

By: Sarah Goodwin-Nguyen

Gene Cause of Cardiomyopathy in Boxer Dogs: Mutant Gene at Fault in Fatal Dog Heart Disease

By: Sue Cartledge

Infectious Hepatitis in Dogs: A Contagious Liver Infection which causes Generalized Illness.

By: Omer Ahmed Bangash

Heartworm Disease in Cats and Dogs: Prevention of Heartworms in Household Pets

By: Jennifer Gittins

Diseases in Old Cats: Cats are Considered Seniors Around Eight and Geriatric Around 13

By: Wendy Jackson

Hamster Problems - Wet Tail Infection: Hamster Ailments - Severe Diarrohea, Not Eating or Drinking

By: Angie Briscoe

The Importance of Treating Fleas on Your Pets: Signs of Flea Infestation and Preventative Flea-Control For Your Pet

By: Feature Writer Roberta Goli

Cat Eye Infections: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment of Common Feline Eye Problems

By: Megan Doyle

Can Pets Get Swine Flu? Animal Organization Says Swine Flu Poses Small Risk to Cats and Dogs

By: Pamela Mooman

The Dangers Of Heartworm Disease For Your Pet: The Signs of Heartworm in Dogs and Cats and How to Prevent It

By: Feature Writer Roberta Goli

The Importance of Keeping Your Pet's Mouth Clean: Signs of Dental Disease in Dogs or Cats and Preventative Measures

By: Feature Writer Roberta Goli

Feline Renal Failure: Symptoms and Treatment for Kidney Disfunction in Cats

By: Feature Writer Suzanne Pitner

Feline Epilepsy: Treatment and Management for Seizure Disorders in Cats

By: Feature Writer Suzanne Pitner

The Importance of Worming Your Dog or Cat: Internal Parasites Pets Suffer from and How to Prevent Them

By: Feature Writer Roberta Goli

Sarcoptic Mange in Dogs: Very Contagious Scabies Mites Cause Itchy Skin in a Dog, Humans

By: Mia Carter

What Vaccinations Does My Kitten Need? Vaccinations and the Symptoms of Feline Infectious Diseases

By: Feature Writer Roberta Goli

Oprah's Puppy Dies From Parvovirus: Symptoms of Dogs With Parvo Include Bloody Diarrhea, Heart Failure

By: Mia Carter

What Vaccinations Does My Puppy Need? Vaccinations and the Symptoms of Canine Infectious Diseases

By: Feature Writer Roberta Goli

How Do I Treat Dog Vomiting? Tips and Home Remedies for Dogs With an Upset Stomach

By: Mia Carter

What Causes Tear Staining in Dogs? Dog Breeds with White Fur, Like the Maltese, Are Prone to Stains

By: Mia Carter

Stop Laughing at the Fat Cats -- And Help Them: They are not to Blame – U.S. has been Duped by the Pet Food Industry

By: Marie Thomas

Floppy Eared Dogs and Chronic Ear Infections: A Dog With Long Ears is More Prone to Discharge, Redness, Infection

By: Mia Carter

Treating Canine Osteosarcoma: Prevention and Treatment of Bone Cancer in Dogs

By: Feature Writer Beverly Hill

Caring for Your Diabetic Canine Pet: Diabetic Dog Care Information Is Important for Overall Good Health

By: Gia Gee

Acupuncture for Cats and Dogs: Holistic Therapies for Companion Animals and Farm Livestock

By: Sue Cartledge

Christmas Pets and Disease Transmission: Zoonotic Illness May Be Carried by Live-Animal Gifts

By: Stephen Allen Christensen

How to Protect Your Pet from Heartworm Disease: Symptoms and Treatment of Dirofilaria Immitus

By: Elizabeth Skoglund

Heartworm Disease in Pets: Basic Guide to Dirofilaria Immitus

By: Elizabeth Skoglund

Feline Leukemia Virus: FeLv in Cats

By: Elizabeth Skoglund

Diagnosis and Treatment of Feline Leukemia Virus: Treating the FeLv Positive Cat

By: Elizabeth Skoglund

How to Avoid Holiday Pancreatitis in Dogs: Tips to Prevent Pancreas Inflammation, Holiday Hazard to Dogs

By: Mia Carter

How to Tell if a Dog Has Skin Parasites: Learn the Symptoms of Canine Skin Infections from Mites and Fleas

By: Mia Carter

Canine Mastitis: Inflammation and Infection of the Mammary Glands

By: Elizabeth Skoglund

Tumor Diagnosis in Pet Rats: Diagnosing Cancerous Tumors, Benign Tumors in Rats

By: Mia Carter

Chocolate Poisoning in Pets: Theobromine and Caffeine Toxicities

By: Elizabeth Skoglund

Paralysis in Elderly Rats: Caring for an Aging Rat Who Can't Use His Rear Legs

By: Mia Carter

Lumps, Bumps & Cysts in Rats: Causes and Treaments of Cysts & Abscesses in a Pet Rat

By: Mia Carter

Treatment for Hot Spots & Skin Infections: Causes of a Acute Moist Pyoderma and How to Heal a Dog's Hot Spot

By: Mia Carter

Hand Feeding a Sick Rat Who Won't Eat: How to Hand Feed an Ailing Pet Rat & Avoid Weight Loss in Ill Rats

By: Mia Carter

Parvovirus in Dogs: Learn About this Potentially Fatal Disease

By: Elizabeth Skoglund

Mycoplasma and Respiratory Infections in Rats: Symptoms Include Red Blood-Like Discharge from the Rat's Nose & Eyes

By: Mia Carter

Periodontal Disease and Gingivitis in Dogs: Preventing Canine Tooth Decay, Gum Infections and Dog Breath

By: Mia Carter

Food Allergies in Dogs: Symptoms and Diagnosing a Dog with Food Sensitivities

By: Mia Carter

Dog Skin Allergy Treatment: Help for a Dog’s Rashes, Hives, Dryness and Itching

By: Mia Carter

Causes for Itchy, Flaky Skin in Dogs: A Dog's Skin Problems are Often Caused by Allergies, Parasites

By: Mia Carter

Salmonella in Cats and Dogs: This Bacteria Causes Vomiting, Diarrhea and Fever

By: Mia Carter

Laryngeal Paralysis in Dogs and Cats: Canine and Feline Paralysis of the Larynx

By: Elizabeth Skoglund

Feline Upper Respiratory Infection: URI in Cats

By: Elizabeth Skoglund

Tylenol Poisoning in Dogs and Cats: Canine and Feline Acetaminophen Toxicity

By: Elizabeth Skoglund

Canine Distemper Virus: Distemper in Dogs

By: Elizabeth Skoglund

What Is Canine Hip Dysplasia? How and Why This Painful Hip Problem Occurs

By: Mia Carter

Congestive Heart Failure in Dogs and Cats: Canine and Feline CHF

By: Elizabeth Skoglund

Why is My Pet Peeing Blood? Causes for Hematuria and Urine Abnormalities in Dogs and Other Pets

By: Mia Carter

Canine Pancreatitis: Pancreatitis in Dogs

By: Elizabeth Skoglund

Seizures in Cats and Dogs: Canine and Feline Seizures

By: Elizabeth Skoglund

GDV in Dogs: Canine Gastric Dilation and Volvulus

By: Elizabeth Skoglund

Addison's Disease in Pets: Hypoadrenocorticism Effects and Symptoms

By: Mia Carter

Renal Failure in Dogs and Cats: Kidney Failure: Explanation of, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

By: Elizabeth Skoglund

Cats and Urinary Blockages: Common Bladder Problem in Male Cats

By: Charla Dawson

Glaucoma In Dogs and Cats: Painful Eye Disease

By: Charla Dawson

Ringworm in Cats: Treament For Contagious Fungal Skin Infections

By: Charla Dawson

Common Dog Disease Basics: Top Canine Ailments - Symptoms, Stages, Outlook

By: Cyrus Dehkan

Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca or KCS: Dry Eye in Dogs and Cats

By: Charla Dawson

Entropion and Ectropion: Eyelids That Roll Inward or Outward in Dogs

By: Charla Dawson

Addison's Disease in Dogs: Canine Hypoadrenocorticism, Symptoms and Treatment

By: Charla Dawson

Cushing's Disease in Dogs: Canine Hyperadrenocorticism - Diagnosis, Symptoms and Treatment

By: Charla Dawson

Canine Epilepsy: Seizure Disorder in Dogs

By: Charla Dawson

Heat Stroke in Dogs and Cats: Dogs Left in Cars or Outside on Hot Days Can Lead to Heat Stroke

By: Charla Dawson

Cat Urine Issues: Cat urinary tract infections and other urinary medical problems

By: Charla Dawson

Lilies Poisonous to Cats: Easter Lily and the tiger lily are two of the lilies toxic to cats.

By: Charla Dawson

Treating Hyperthyroidism in Cats: Treatment of hyperthyroid cats

By: Charla Dawson

Hyperthyroidism in Cats: Symptoms of and Diagnosing your hyperthyroidism cat.

By: Charla Dawson

Ehrlichia - Dog Tick Disease: Canine Ehrlichia is a tick borne illness.

By: Charla Dawson

Hypothyroidism In Dogs: Hypothyroidism is a common diagnosis in dogs.

By: Charla Dawson

Corneal Ulcers: Eye ulcers in dogs and cats

By: Charla Dawson

Canine and Feline Pancreatits: Symptoms and treatment for pancreatitis in the dog and cat.

By: Charla Dawson

Cherry Eye: Cherry eye in dogs.

By: Charla Dawson

Hypoglycemia In Dogs and Cats: Chihuahuas and Hypoglycemia. Symptoms and Treatment of Hypoglycemia

By: Charla Dawson

Canine Diabetes Symptoms/Treatment: Diabetes mellitus is more common in overweight dogs, but insulin tre

By: Charla Dawson

Feline Diabetes Symptoms/Treatment: Diabetic cat foods and proper insulin injections can manage this dea

By: Charla Dawson

Pyometra: Canine pyometra is an infection in the dogs uterus that may require

By: Charla Dawson

Demodectic and Sarcoptic Dog Mange: The use of Ivermectin to treat dog mange is popular among many veter

By: Charla Dawson

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