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Food Allergy Myths

Food AllergyThere are a great deal of misconceptions when it comes to considering food allergy for pets. In this brief summary, we hope to bust a few myths and ...

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Hyperthyroidism Medication for Cats (Methimazole)

The most common medication prescribed to treat feline hyperthyroidism is called methimazole (trade name Tapazole or Felimazole). This medication has virtually r ...

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Confections of a Dangerous Kind: Xylitol

Used to be you could sprinkle a little sugar in your coffee or pour some syrup on your pancakes without so much as a twinge of guilt, but nowadays the zeitgeis ...

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Alcohol Poisoning

Dogs and cats can get more than just drunk when they drink ethanol, isopropanol, or methanol -- they can get a trip to the emergency room. Pets can die from ing ...

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Secondhand Smoke around Dogs and Cats

We all know the hazards of smoking tobacco in humans and that even secondhand smoke has been shown to cause illness and death in non-smokers.  Now, Veterinary N ...

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Lipomas (Fatty Lumps)

A lipoma is a soft, round, moveable lump or bump of fatty tissue under the skin. Because they do not cause pain, infection, or hair loss, they’re usually spotte ...

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