Articles written by Elizabeth Skoglund
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How to Protect Your Pet from Heartworm Disease
Heartworm disease can be a highly fatal, yet easily preventable disease seen in dogs and cats. Pets housed outdoors are at the most risk for contracting hearworm.
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Heartworm Disease in Pets
Heartworm disease is primarily seen in medium to large dogs, but can also be seen in cats and ferrets. In the wild, canids such as foxes, and wolves can also be infected.
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Feline Leukemia Virus
Many cat owners have heard of feline leukemia virus, but don't know much about the disease. Here is what you need to know to protect your cat.
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Diagnosis and Treatment of Feline Leukemia Virus
After diagnosis, with proper care and treatment of feline leukemia, many FeLv positive cats enjoy a good quality of life for several years.
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Holiday Hazards for Pets
Holidays can be especially hazardous for our four-legged companions.
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Colic in Horses
One of the scariest sights a horse owner can encounter is to find his or her horse kicking at its sides and rolling violently.
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Canine Mastitis
Mastitis is a potentially life threatening condition with a wide range of symptoms.
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Chocolate Poisoning in Pets
Ingestion of chocolate can cause a serious and potentially fatal toxicity in pets if left untreated.
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Parvovirus in Dogs
Canine parvovirus is a highly contagious virus, which causes severe vomiting and diarrhea in dogs.
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The Space Needle in Seattle
Allowing visitors a bird's eye view from the city, the Space Needle got its start as part of the World's Fair.
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Pike Place Market in Seattle, WA
No trip to Seattle would be complete without a stop at Pike Place Market, home to the famous fish and seafood markets.
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Laryngeal Paralysis in Dogs and Cats
Laryngeal paralysis is becoming a common problem with today's cats and dogs.
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Feline Upper Respiratory Infection
Generally characterized by sneezing, feline upper respiratory infections in cats are very common.
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Tylenol Poisoning in Dogs and Cats
Tylenol or acetaminophen poisoning in dogs and cats is a relatively common, and many times a fatal occurrence.
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Canine Distemper Virus
Canine distemper virus is a devastating and highly fatal disease, which is easily preventable by vaccination. Its mortality rate in dogs is second only to rabies.
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Congestive Heart Failure in Dogs and Cats
Congestive heart failure occurs when the heart is unable to adequately pump blood. Because of this the body's tissues don't receive enough blood to function properly.
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Canine Pancreatitis
Pancreatitis, which simply means the inflammation of the pancreas, is becoming more common in dogs today.
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Seizures in Cats and Dogs
Watching a pet having a seizure can be a scary experience for everyone involved, especially if if is the first time an owner has witnessed a seizure.
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Giving Oral Meds to a Horse
Administering oral medication is a frequent and necessary part of owning a horse. Knowing how give oral medications such as dewormer or bute without a fuss is essential.
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GDV in Dogs
Canine Gastric Dilation and Volvulus, also called bloat is an emergency condition in which the stomach fills with gas and then twists.
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Renal Failure in Dogs and Cats
What is renal failure? How is it treated? What are the Symptoms? For many pet owners facing a diagnosis of kidney failure, these are common questions.
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