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Coggins Testing & Equine Infectious Anemia

Posted Apr 13th, 2022 in Accreditations & Certifications, Conditions & Illnesses, Core Care, Diagnostics, Equine, Equine Accreditations Certifications, Equine Conditions & Illnesses, Equine Core Care, Equine Diagnostics, Equine Prevention, Equine Routine Exams

Coggins tests are a key element of your horse's annual preventive care. In today's post, we share some facts about Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA), why Coggins testing is important for horses, and how Coggins testing is performed. 

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Cavities in Dogs: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Posted Apr 11th, 2022 in Conditions & Illnesses, Core Care, Dental, Dogs, Dogs Conditions & Illnesses, Dogs Core Care, Dogs Dental, Dogs Holistic Care, Dogs Nutrition, Dogs Pain Management, Dogs Prevention, Dogs Services Treatment, Holistic Care, Nutrition, Pain Management, Prevention, Services & Treatment

If you've ever developed a cavity in one or more of your teeth, you know they can be uncomfortable or even painful. Dogs can develop cavities too and here, our vets explain the causes, symptoms and treatments of cavities in dogs. 

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Cat Skin Allergies: Symptoms & Treatments

Posted Apr 10th, 2022 in Allergies, Cats, Cats Allergies, Cat Conditions & Illnesses, Cats Core Care, Cats Dermatology, Cats Parasites, Cats Services Treatment, Cats Skin, Conditions & Illnesses, Core Care, Dermatology, Parasites, Services & Treatment, Skin

Much like their canine cousins, cats can suffer from itchy, painful skin conditions caused by allergies. In today's post, vets explain some causes of skin allergies in cats and how they can be treated. 

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IBD - Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Cats

Posted Apr 9th, 2022 in Cat Conditions & Illnesses, Cats, Cats Diagnostics, Cats Gastric, Cats Internal Medicine, Cats Services Treatment, Conditions & Illnesses, Diagnostics, Gastric, Internal Medicine, Services & Treatment

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) can affect your cat's digestion, appetite, and quality of life. It can also be challenging to diagnose. Learn more from our vets at about IBD in cats, including symptoms, causes, and treatments.

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Heart Disease in Cats: Types, Symptoms and Treatments

Posted Apr 8th, 2022 in Cardiology, Cats, Cats Cardiology, Cat Conditions & Illnesses, Cats Diagnostics, Cats Internal Medicine, Cats Pain Management, Cats Services Treatment, Conditions & Illnesses, Diagnostics, Internal Medicine, Pain Management, Services & Treatment, Specialty

Heart disease is a serious medical condition in cats where an abnormality of the heart is present and, if left untreated, can lead to congestive heart failure. Here are the types, symptoms, and treatments for heart disease in cats.

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DCM in Dogs: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Posted Apr 7th, 2022 in Cardiology, Conditions & Illnesses, Diagnostics, Dogs, Dogs Cardiology, Dogs Conditions & Illnesses, Dogs Diagnostics, Dogs Internal Medicine, Dogs Services Treatment, Dogs Specialty, Internal Medicine, Services & Treatment, Specialty

Dilated cardiomyopathy (an enlarged heart) in a dog can have numerous potential causes and many severe side effects. Today, vets tell us more about the causes, symptoms, and treatment of this serious condition. 

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Tick Borne Diseases in California Dogs

Posted Apr 4th, 2022 in Conditions & Illnesses, Core Care, Dogs, Dogs Conditions & Illnesses, Dogs Core Care, Dogs Holistic Care, Dogs Parasites, Dogs Prevention, Dogs Services Treatment, Holistic Care, Parasites, Prevention, Services & Treatment

Tick-borne illnesses can seriously threaten the health of dogs (and people) in California. Today, our vets discuss a few of the most common tick-borne illnesses in dogs and the symptoms to watch for.

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Anemia in Dogs: Causes & Symptoms

Posted Apr 2nd, 2022 in Conditions & Illnesses, Core Care, Dogs, Dogs Conditions & Illnesses, Dogs Core Care, Dogs Emergency, Dogs Nutrition, Dogs Prevention, Dogs Services Treatment, Emergency, Nutrition, Prevention, Services & Treatment

When veterinarians diagnose anemia in dogs it is viewed as a symptom of an underlying condition rather than the primary condition. If anemia has been diagnosed in your dog, here is what you should know about the causes, symptoms, and treatments.

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Why is my cat not eating?

Posted Apr 1st, 2022 in Cats, Cat Conditions & Illnesses, Cats Gastric, Conditions & Illnesses, Gastric

It can be difficult to determine why your cat isn't eating. Here, we share a few common reasons why your cat may be refusing to eat and what you can do to help.

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My cat won't eat! What should I do?

Posted Mar 30th, 2022 in Cats, Cat Conditions & Illnesses, Cats Emergency, Cats Nutrition, Cats Services Treatment, Cats Soft Tissue Surgery, Cats Surgery, Conditions & Illnesses, Emergency, Nutrition, Services & Treatment, Soft Tissue Surgery, Surgery

It can be alarming if your cat suddenly stops eating. Should you rush your feline friend to the emergency vet clinic or wait until your vet is available? We share some common reasons why cats stop eating, and how to tell if it’s an emergency.

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