Lee Pickett
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Lee Pickett, VMD, practices companion animal medicine in North Carolina. Contact her at AskTheVet.pet. Copyright 2024 Lee Pickett, VMD. Distributed by Creators.com
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Appetite Booster and Treatment of Underlying Disease Help Cat Gain Weight
Many conditions can cause loss of appetite, and each is treated differently.
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Many Ways to Relieve Dogs’ Separation Anxiety
Behavioral and environmental management are important first steps in the treatment of separation anxiety.
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Plant a Pet-Safe Garden
A pet-safe garden is about good plant selection and staying away from chemicals that could hurt your pet.
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Immunocompromised People Should Take Precautions With Pets
People with compromised immune systems can enjoy the health benefits of living with pets, provided they take precautions.
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Film Covering Dog’s Eye Needs Veterinarian Exam
The usual treatment is eye drops or ointments that suppress the eye’s excessive immune response.
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Undetectable Bat Bite Can Transmit Rabies
A pet without current rabies vaccination that is exposed to a rabid bat must be quarantined or euthanized.
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Loud Noise Can Damage Dog’s Hearing
Train your dog to tolerate ear plugs to avoid hearing loss when hunting.
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Cats See Well in Dim Light
While cats can’t see in pitch-black conditions, they can detect light that is six times dimmer than what humans can see.
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Appetite Booster and Treatment of Underlying Disease Help Cat Gain Weight
Many conditions can cause loss of appetite, and each is treated differently.
|
Many Ways to Relieve Dogs’ Separation Anxiety
Behavioral and environmental management are important first steps in the treatment of separation anxiety.
|
Plant a Pet-Safe Garden
A pet-safe garden is about good plant selection and staying away from chemicals that could hurt your pet.
|
Immunocompromised People Should Take Precautions With Pets
People with compromised immune systems can enjoy the health benefits of living with pets, provided they take precautions.
|
Film Covering Dog’s Eye Needs Veterinarian Exam
The usual treatment is eye drops or ointments that suppress the eye’s excessive immune response.
|
Undetectable Bat Bite Can Transmit Rabies
A pet without current rabies vaccination that is exposed to a rabid bat must be quarantined or euthanized.
|
Loud Noise Can Damage Dog’s Hearing
Train your dog to tolerate ear plugs to avoid hearing loss when hunting.
|
Cats See Well in Dim Light
While cats can’t see in pitch-black conditions, they can detect light that is six times dimmer than what humans can see.
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