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Cats are mysterious creatures by nature, which can make it very difficult for owners to tell if they are sick. As a general rule: if your cat is hiding more than usual it may be time to see veterinary care. Cats are very good at hiding their clinical signs of disease until it becomes very severe. Here are a few signs of illness you can look for in your cat: 1. Change In Appetite and Weight Eating or drinking too much or too little can often be signs of illness. Weight loss can be an indication of thyroid disease or…

It is a common misconception that a dry nose means your dog is sick. Owners frequently come into the clinic saying, “His nose was dry, so I knew something was wrong.” While it’s fantastic that you’re observing your dog so carefully, a dry or even a wet nose is not always an indicator of illness. As the day goes on your dogs nose may be dry or wet depending on their activities, it may be dry when they are out in the sun or on a hot day. A dog’s nose usually feels wet due to the lateral and vestibular…

The idea that it is natural for dogs to chew on bones is a popular one. Many comics feature a dog digging up the backyard in order to find the bone he hid earlier, only to find out he had already eaten it. Although most dogs greatly enjoy a good bone, it can be very dangerous for them and could cause a serious injury. Whether the bone is large, small, beef or chicken, they have a tendency to cause more harm than they do good. Here are 10 ways bones can get your dog into some serious trouble: 1. Broken teeth –…