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Q: The veterinarian says my cat has tooth resorption, so I made an appointment for her to have dental X-rays and probably tooth extraction. What can you tell me about this condition? A: Tooth ...

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New resources expand education on potential risks. The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service has released two new fact sheets on New World screwworm to help Texans prepare for the ...

Leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal's maiden six-wicket for India as the hosts beat England by 75 runs in the third and final Twenty20 International ...

Skin issues are one of the most common reasons pets end up at the vet. For many itchy dogs and cats, the underlying problem is pyoderma, a bacterial infection of ...

Whether it’s sudden loss of appetite, unusual fatigue, or dull fur–when cats behave noticeably, it often indicates a serious illness. Many symptoms initially go unnoticed or are underestimated by ...

Among the nutrients that keep our cats thriving, few are as critical as taurine. While you might see it listed on the back of a bag of kibble or hear mention of it in the cat community, it often ...

Flint the Maine Coon kitten is a perfect example of floofy sweetness and stands out due to his adorable extra digits. The Instagram video from @flint.themainecoon features the feline fur baby sitting ...

A beloved pet cat had his life saved by vets after undergoing a rare operation to remove part of his skull to extract a pea-sized brain tumor. Lucky Biscuit used up one of his nine lives after he was ...

A dozen young cats were rescued from an Oak Harbor home and taken to Whidbey pet rescue centers over the last two weeks.

Sarah Jividen, RN, BSN, is a trained neuro/trauma, and emergency room nurse turned healthcare writer. As a journalism major, she combined her love for writing with her passion for high-level patient ...