Featured Health Conditions
Fleas, Ticks & Mites
Fleas, ticks, and mites can cause your pet—and your family—discomfort and can also lead to serious health problems, including Lyme disease. It’s important to learn how to control these parasites.
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Canine Distemper
Widespread vaccination programs have substantially reduced the incidence of canine distemper. Young puppies and older dogs that have not been immunized are at risk for this contagious, incurable, often fatal disease.
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Spaying
Pet overpopulation is a significant problem throughout the world and spaying or neutering your pet is an important part of responsible pet owning. Most veterinarians recommend spaying your female dog or cat around 6 months of age.
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Living With... Feline Immunodeficiency Virus
Those w. FIV cats, have a little hope. It is not always an immediate death sentence. I have a story to share of 8.5 years with my FIV cat. It ended this past Tuesday. I am at peace with this and my decision to work for a longer life for my beloved Cayenne. Read More
