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Why is my dog giving me side eye? - An English bulldog giving side-eye

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Why is my dog giving me side eye?

The side eye facial expression is a comical look to dog owners but can be a body language cue that pet dogs are using.

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Why is my cat’s third eyelid showing? - An orange kitten in profile, stepping beneath a white fence

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Why is my cat’s third eyelid showing?

A raised third eyelid indicates a cat has a health issue that needs attention, even if there are no other symptoms. Many issues can lead to a raised third eyelid.

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The Vetster Editorial Team

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Why are my cat’s eyes watering? - A beige cat with watery eyes looking at the camera

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Why are my cat’s eyes watering?

Watery eyes in cats are commonly caused by respiratory infections, eye infections, or conditions that affect the tear ducts. Vet attention is highly recommended.

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UTIs in puppies: how to recognize signs and what to do next - A pair of white puppies drinking water out of a metal dish in grass

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UTIs in puppies: how to recognize signs and what to do next

Urinary tract infections in puppies can be painful and mimic other health issues. It’s important to talk to a vet for an accurate diagnosis and effective treatment.

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The Vetster Editorial Team

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Urinary incontinence in dogs: Signs and treatment options - Picture of a dog standing in an arid desert setting

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Urinary incontinence in dogs: Signs and treatment options

Urinary incontinence in dogs is a common symptom with many causes. To treat urine leakage, an accurate diagnosis is needed from a veterinarian.

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The Vetster Editorial Team

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Everything you need to know about insulinoma in dogs - A tired-looking dog lying on a dock

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Everything you need to know about insulinoma in dogs

Canine insulinoma is a rare but serious disease that causes severe clinical signs due to excessive insulin in the body.

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The Vetster Editorial Team

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How to detect and treat bladder stones in cats - Cat in a backpack by the beach

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How to detect and treat bladder stones in cats

Bladder stones in cats may cause painful symptoms. Emergency urinary obstructions can develop, so vet attention is needed.

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The Vetster Editorial Team

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Kidney stones in dogs and cats: what owners need to know - A cat looking over its shoulder on a pebble beach

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Kidney stones in dogs and cats: what owners need to know

Most kidney stones in dogs and cats are asymptomatic and don’t need treatment. However, some stones can cause kidney damage and lead to infections.

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The Vetster Editorial Team

10 min read

How to get rid of fleas on cats and soothe fleabites - A cat sitting surrounded by leaves, scratching its head with a contented expression

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How to get rid of fleas on cats and soothe fleabites

Flea infestations in cats can quickly lead to health problems such as flea allergies. Vet-recommended flea treatments are the best way to get rid of fleas on cats.

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The Vetster Editorial Team

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Does my puppy have urinary incontinence? - A mastiff puppy drinking water from a fountain

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Does my puppy have urinary incontinence?

Urinary incontinence in puppies is most commonly caused by anatomic abnormalities or a urinary tract infection. House soiling is more common than true incontinence.

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The Vetster Editorial Team

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How your pet’s fleas affect you - Cat jumping in a field

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How your pet’s fleas affect you

Flea infestations on pets and in the home can affect humans by causing itchy bites, skin irritation, and disease. Preventing fleas is the best way to protect people.

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The Vetster Editorial Team

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Diabetic ketoacidosis in dogs and cats: What you need to know - Cat and dog looking out over a porch

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Diabetic ketoacidosis in dogs and cats: What you need to know

Diabetic ketoacidosis is a life-threatening complication of diabetes in dogs and cats. Pets in DKA require emergency veterinary care and aggressive treatment.

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The Vetster Editorial Team

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What is the best flea prevention for dogs? - Dog jumping like a flea in pale grass

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What is the best flea prevention for dogs?

Vet-recommended flea prevention for dogs helps prevent flea infestations and health issues from fleabites, such as disease and flea allergy dermatitis.

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The Vetster Editorial Team

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Protecting your baby from fleabites - A human baby and a puppy sitting on grass outside

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Protecting your baby from fleabites

Fleas on pets can lead to fleabites on babies that can cause itchy skin and disease. Flea prevention on pets is the best way to prevent fleas around babies.

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The Vetster Editorial Team

12 min read

Signs of hypothyroidism in cats and treatment options - A thin cat sitting on concrete, with foreboding lighting

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Signs of hypothyroidism in cats and treatment options

Hypothyroidism in cats is rare and most often occurs secondarily to treatment for feline hyperthyroidism. Symptoms can vary, and prognosis is good with good management.

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