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What Is an Intolerance Test?
As a dog parent, getting your dog to take an intolerance test helps you understand what diet they may be sensitive to. While a vet typically performs allergy tests to pinpoint allergens, intolerance tests focus on identifying substances your dog’s body system might struggle to digest.
How (and When) to Make a Dog Throw Up
Did you know that while about 95% of foreign objects swallowed by dogs pass through their systems without a hitch, the remaining 5% can be life-threatening? As a dog parent, you might not have thought about how to make your pup vomit, but this is a vital lifesaving skill you should have.
What Causes Dog Histiocytoma?
Histiocytomas are among the most frequently diagnosed tumors in dogs. Research shows that approximately 116 to 337 dogs per 100,000 are diagnosed with histiocytomas each year, accounting for roughly 11% of all skin tumors in canines.
What Does It Mean If My Cat Poops Right After Eating?
Did you know that 96 million cats collectively produce a staggering 28.8 million pounds of waste each day? That adds up to a whopping 10.2 billion pounds each year! But what do you do when it seems like your cat is on a quest to outdo those numbers by pooping right after their meal? While this behavior can raise some eyebrows, it’s not always a cause for concern.
What Does Blood in Cat Urine Mean?
Seeing blood in your cat’s urine can be quite disturbing. You might worry it’s something fatal, but it doesn’t have to be. Blood in urine, called hematuria, can happen because of health issues in cats. These health issues may be mild or severe. Regardless, if you notice blood in your cat’s urine, get them to the vet right away.
Can Dogs Get Poison Ivy?
Poison ivy might be growing in your yard without you knowing it. So, it’s important to recognize what poison ivy looks like and take steps to avoid it to protect your dog.
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