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Can I give my dog aspirin for a limp or joint pain? - Dog licking it's face with it's mouth open

Wellness

Can I give my dog aspirin for a limp or joint pain?

Aspirin is not a safe option for pain relief in dogs with joint pain. It’s important to talk to a vet about safe treatment options.

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The Vetster Editorial Team

9 min read

What to do if my dog gets stiff and is not moving normally - An older dog standing outside

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What to do if my dog gets stiff and is not moving normally

Body stiffness, signs of pain, and difficulty moving can be caused by conditions such as arthritis, seizures, and toxin exposure. Learn when to seek emergency care.

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Hip dysplasia surgery in dogs: Costs and postoperative care - A six-year-old husky, lying in a garden.

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Hip dysplasia surgery in dogs: Costs and postoperative care

Hip dysplasia in dogs cannot be fixed without surgery. Surgical options and their costs vary based on the individual dog, geographic location, and clinic. Talk to a vet directly to learn more about the costs and options for your dog’s surgery.

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The Vetster Editorial Team

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Why is my cat having trouble jumping up to high places? - Playful stray cat is jumping on the street.

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Why is my cat having trouble jumping up to high places?

The ability to jump can be affected when a cat has arthritis or another underlying health issue. Signs can be subtle and are often minor changes in behavior.

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The Vetster Editorial Team

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How to care for a dog with a heart murmur - A dog lies in the grass, watching the camera

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How to care for a dog with a heart murmur

Heart murmurs in dogs are common and can be caused by many issues. Monitoring clinical signs at home and working with a vet is the best way to care for them.

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The Vetster Editorial Team

13 min read

Guide to treating eye infections in kittens - A street kitten squints at the camera

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Guide to treating eye infections in kittens

Kitten eye infections are common and require effective treatment from a vet to avoid misdiagnosis and improper treatment at home.

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The Vetster Editorial Team

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Your dog is limping? Here’s what you need to do - A senior black Labrador Retriever dog walking outdoors

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Your dog is limping? Here’s what you need to do

Limping in dogs is common and warrants veterinary care to relieve pain, get a proper diagnosis, and rule out serious health conditions.

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The Vetster Editorial Team

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How do I know if my cat has arthritis? - Tabby cat kitten looking at camera on a field

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How do I know if my cat has arthritis?

Arthritis in cats is very common, especially in senior cats. Signs can be subtle, so it’s important for cat owners to be able to recognize signs of joint pain.

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The Vetster Editorial Team

10 min read

Can I treat my cat for worms without going to the vet? - A grey kitten scratching itself against an out-of-focus garden

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Can I treat my cat for worms without going to the vet?

When it comes to treating your cat for worms, it may seem convenient to take matters into your own hands. While you can get dewormers without visiting a vet, administering these without proper guidance can lead to ineffective treatment and may even harm your cat.

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The Vetster Editorial Team

17 min read

How do I know if my dog has glaucoma? - A corgi against a blurred background squinting into sunlight

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How do I know if my dog has glaucoma?

Glaucoma is a serious condition in dogs that occurs when high intraocular pressure threatens the health of the eye. It is a very painful condition and an emergency.

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The Vetster Editorial Team

12 min read

Will my dog’s stye go away on its own? - A close up of a beagle's face, with a blurred outside background

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Will my dog’s stye go away on its own?

Styes are bacterial infections of an oil gland on a dog’s eyelid. Some can go away on their own, while others require veterinary care.

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The Vetster Editorial Team

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What to do if your dog has a white bump on their eyelid - A dog lying on its side in snow, rolling around or sleeping

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What to do if your dog has a white bump on their eyelid

Eyelid masses are very common in dogs and are usually benign tumors or cysts. However, testing is needed to know for sure and to determine how to treat them.

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The Vetster Editorial Team

11 min read

How do I know if my dog has an eye infection? - A dog against a grassy background, squinting in the light

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How do I know if my dog has an eye infection?

Eye infections are common in dogs and can cause uncomfortable symptoms due to inflammation. Other eye conditions have similar symptoms, so it’s important to talk to a vet.

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The Vetster Editorial Team

17 min read

Why is my cat squinting? - A fuzzy cat winking outside against an out-of-focus hedge

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Why is my cat squinting?

Abnormal squinting in cats can be a sign of eye infection, injury, disease, or another eye issue. It’s important to seek veterinary care if your cat is squinting abnormally.

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The Vetster Editorial Team

10 min read

What to do if your cat has conjunctivitis - Cat in a field of dandelions, looking up as if to sneeze

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What to do if your cat has conjunctivitis

Conjunctivitis in cats is very common and most often caused by contagious respiratory infections. Recognize the clinical signs in order to get appropriate care.

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The Vetster Editorial Team

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