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If Your Dog or Cat Is Not Eating, Here’s What To Know.
All of a sudden, your pooch pushes away his favorite food. Your cat kicks her customary kibble to the curb. Eager eaters have begun to pick or walk away from the bowl. If your dog or cat is not eating, what's causing this behavior? When does refusal to eat become a...
Human and Canine Hearts: A Lot in Common
An old adage says owners start to look like their dogs after they spend a long time together. However true that may be, human and canine hearts have a lot in common when it comes to the way they work. They differ in certain physical ways, of course. The vena cava, the...
Key Tools for Neurological Assessment and Treatment of Pets at CARE
When your pet is referred to a neurologist at CARE, the first step is always a thorough, hands-on examination. Because neurologic diseases can be complex, a significant amount of thought goes into choosing the best diagnostics for each of our patients. Before any...
How Roxy Cruise Beat Mast Cell Cancer at CARE
Roxy Cruise loves daily walks around the neighborhood, guard duty to protect her home from squirrels, birds and even butterflies, gnawing constantly on antler snacks, cuddling with her owner so closely she’s virtually a shadow, and explaining her day to passers-by...
Addison’s Disease: Rare, But Risky to Overlook in Your Dog
Perhaps it’s easiest to identify with pets when they suffer the same health problems as we do. Addison’s disease is more common in dogs than in people, though still relatively rare. About three dogs in a thousand suffer from it. But the ones that have it are diagnosed...
What You Need to Know About Osteoarthritis
As your dog gets older, you might easily write off a lack of movement or energy to the slowing down that affects us all. Yet it’s often due to arthritis. Vets estimate that four dogs in five will show some signs of arthritis after the age of 8, and a quarter of the...
Celebrate the Unsung Heroes of Your Pet’s Care During National Veterinary Technician Week 2023
When caring for our beloved pets, we often think of the friendly veterinarian or specialist who provides medical expertise and advice. However, behind the scenes, a group of dedicated professionals play a pivotal role in ensuring our furry friends receive the best...
Your French Bulldog’s Snoring Is Awfully Cute – Or Is It BAS?
To paraphrase Spider-Man, with great popularity comes great responsibility. Now that French bulldogs are the most popular canines in the United States, owners need to understand their special health issues. Brachycephalic airway syndrome (BAS) can be an especially...
The Ins and Outs of Spondylosis and Discospondylitis
As humans age, we often develop spinal problems that are painful, and debilitating. That’s one thing we share, unfortunately, with pets. Dogs and occasionally cats get similar spinal problems, including spondylosis and the more serious discospondylitis. Because...