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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Hyperthyroidism Common in Older Cats
Feline hyperthyroidism affects more than 10 percent of cats older than 10 and is now the most common endocrine disease among cats.
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Healthy Lifestyle May Lessen Dog’s Cancer Risk
You can’t change your dog’s genetics, but there are things you can do to minimize the risk of cancer.
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Small Dogs Live Longer Than Large Dogs
Research has found that large dogs live about five to eight years, while small dogs average 10 to 14 years.
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Senior Cats Don’t Require Senior Cat Food
On pet food labels, the word “senior” is a marketing term, not a regulatory or clinical designation.
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Yowling Common in Elderly Cats
The causes are numerous, so it’s important to determine what’s prompting the yowling so it can be addressed effectively.
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Excessive Sun Exposure Causes Sunburn and Skin Cancer in Dogs
Like humans, dogs exposed to the sun can develop actinic keratosis.
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Foxglove Plants Toxic to Pets
All parts of the foxglove are toxic, with the highest concentrations of digitalis found in the flowers, fruit, and immature leaves.
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Prevent Pet From Drinking Windshield Washer Fluid
To prevent accidental poisoning, confine your dog inside your home whenever you refill your windshield washer fluid reservoir.
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Limit Pet’s Weight Gain After Sterilization Surgery
After spay-neuter surgery, metabolic rate decreases.
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Mast Cell Tumor Most Common Canine Skin Cancer
A mast cell tumor, or MCT, is the most common form of skin cancer in dogs.
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Hyperthyroidism Common in Older Cats
Feline hyperthyroidism affects more than 10 percent of cats older than 10 and is now the most common endocrine disease among cats.
|
Healthy Lifestyle May Lessen Dog’s Cancer Risk
You can’t change your dog’s genetics, but there are things you can do to minimize the risk of cancer.
|
Small Dogs Live Longer Than Large Dogs
Research has found that large dogs live about five to eight years, while small dogs average 10 to 14 years.
|
Senior Cats Don’t Require Senior Cat Food
On pet food labels, the word “senior” is a marketing term, not a regulatory or clinical designation.
|
Yowling Common in Elderly Cats
The causes are numerous, so it’s important to determine what’s prompting the yowling so it can be addressed effectively.
|
Excessive Sun Exposure Causes Sunburn and Skin Cancer in Dogs
Like humans, dogs exposed to the sun can develop actinic keratosis.
|
Foxglove Plants Toxic to Pets
All parts of the foxglove are toxic, with the highest concentrations of digitalis found in the flowers, fruit, and immature leaves.
|
Prevent Pet From Drinking Windshield Washer Fluid
To prevent accidental poisoning, confine your dog inside your home whenever you refill your windshield washer fluid reservoir.
|
Limit Pet’s Weight Gain After Sterilization Surgery
After spay-neuter surgery, metabolic rate decreases.
|
Mast Cell Tumor Most Common Canine Skin Cancer
A mast cell tumor, or MCT, is the most common form of skin cancer in dogs.
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