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Cyanosis in dogs: What it looks like and how it’s treated - Vetster

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Cyanosis in dogs: What it looks like and how it’s treated

Cyanosis is an emergency where your dog’s gums and tongue turn blue or gray due to a lack of oxygen in the blood. It’s important to seek immediate vet care for treatment.

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Treatment options for heart failure in cats - a cat lying under a bush

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Treatment options for heart failure in cats

Heart failure in cats can be maintained with medication once your cat has been stabilized. Learn how to recognize and care for cats in heart failure.

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The Vetster Editorial Team

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Brain inflammation in dogs: Everything you need to know about canine encephalitis - Vetster

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Brain inflammation in dogs: Everything you need to know about canine encephalitis

Canine encephalitis, or inflammation of the brain, is a serious finding that can be caused by many conditions. Learn to recognize signs and what to do when you see them.

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The Vetster Editorial Team

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How to remove ticks from your dog, cat, or horse - Vetster

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How to remove ticks from your dog, cat, or horse

Learn how to remove ticks safely, dispose of them properly, check for more, and talk to a vet about effective prevention.

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The Vetster Editorial Team

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What to do if my dog has arthritis - An older-looking small dog walking on the sidewalk, with out-of-focus fallen leaves in the foreground.

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What to do if my dog has arthritis

Arthritis is a joint disease that causes joint pain and mobility issues in dogs. The condition is often managed using multiple treatment methods at once.

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The Vetster Editorial Team

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What to do if my dog keeps getting fleas even after treatment - A dog scratches its ear outside in a field

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What to do if my dog keeps getting fleas even after treatment

Treating flea infestations can be frustrating and time-consuming. Working with a vet to choose the best flea treatment is the first step.

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The Vetster Editorial Team

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How to treat and prevent zinc deficiency in dogs - A golden retriever eating outside on a forest trail

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How to treat and prevent zinc deficiency in dogs

Zinc deficiency in dogs is often due to a health or genetic condition that affects zinc absorption. Owners can take steps to prevent deficiencies in their dogs.

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The Vetster Editorial Team

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Nutritional deficiencies and hair loss in dogs - A Chinese Crested Dog With an Open Mouth

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Nutritional deficiencies and hair loss in dogs

Hair loss can be caused by a nutritional deficiency but is more likely to be caused by a different health issue. Diet may help treat this issue.

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The Vetster Editorial Team

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How to prevent and treat blastomycosis in dogs - A border collie stands on a mossy rock by a forest river

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How to prevent and treat blastomycosis in dogs

Blastomycosis in dogs is a fungal infection caused by spores found in soil around river basins. Avoiding these areas is the best prevention. Treatment involves antifungal therapy.

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The Vetster Editorial Team

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How to remove ticks from kittens - A kitten scratches itself on a sidewalk

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How to remove ticks from kittens

While most are harmless, some tick bites on kittens pose a risk of infections, tick-borne diseases, and anemia. It’s important to quickly and safely remove ticks.

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The Vetster Editorial Team

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Taurine deficiency in dogs: How to prevent and treat - A dog eats out of a small bowl outside

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Taurine deficiency in dogs: How to prevent and treat

Taurine deficiency is best prevented by feeding dogs a nutritionally balanced diet. Deficiency in taurine is treated with a diet change/taurine supplementation.

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The Vetster Editorial Team

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Causes of high calcium in dogs and the role of nutrition - A dog chews a large bone outside

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Causes of high calcium in dogs and the role of nutrition

Elevated calcium levels in dogs are caused by medical issues rather than a poor diet. However, nutrition can play a role in treating these underlying health problems.

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The Vetster Editorial Team

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Myth-busting: Do nutritional deficiencies cause pica in cats? - A white cat chews on grass in a field.

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Myth-busting: Do nutritional deficiencies cause pica in cats?

It’s common for cats to be interested in nonfood items. There is no evidence to support the idea that nutritional deficiencies cause a cat to eat nonfood items.

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The Vetster Editorial Team

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Treatment options for iron deficiency anemia in dogs - An attentive dog sits next to a metal fence at sunset

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Treatment options for iron deficiency anemia in dogs

Iron deficiency anemia is usually caused by chronic blood loss due to a health issue, rather than by a problem with a dog’s diet. Treatment options vary.

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The Vetster Editorial Team

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Role of nutritional deficiency in excessive shedding in cats - A fluffy Persian cat stands atop an outside fence

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Role of nutritional deficiency in excessive shedding in cats

Normal shedding can seem excessive in some cats. Though nutrition is important for coat health, abnormal shedding is usually caused by an underlying health issue.

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The Vetster Editorial Team

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