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Meningitis in Cats: Signs, Causes, Treatments

Jun 29, 2024 | greatpetcare.com | Hanie Elfenbein

Skip To Overview Severity: i High Meningitis in cats is a serious disease that requires aggressive treatment. Fortunately, meningitis in cats is rare. But statistics are no comfort for pet parents whose cat is suffering.
Signs and Treatment Options

Apr 5, 2024 | msn.com | Hanie Elfenbein

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Food Allergies in Dogs: Signs and Treatment Options

Apr 5, 2024 | greatpetcare.com | Hanie Elfenbein

Skip To Dogs can have all the same sensitivities and allergies as humans (except being allergic to dogs, of course). Some of their symptoms are even the same, including itchy rashes and diarrhea. When it comes to food allergies, the treatment is even the same in dogs as for people: avoid all traces of the food allergen.
Heart Medicine for Dogs: 9 Vet-Prescribed Options

Jan 29, 2024 | greatpetcare.com | Hanie Elfenbein

Skip To Finding out your dog has heart disease is scary. It’s a big, life-changing diagnosis – there’s no denying that. Fortunately, early diagnosis, close monitoring, and veterinary-prescribed heart medicine for dogs can help your four-legged companion lead a full and comfortable life. Featured Dog Heart Medications*Check availability and shop your veterinarian’s online store. Prescription required.
Early detection of osteoarthritis in dogs: why it matters*

Dec 18, 2023 | ava.com.au | Hanie Elfenbein

By Hanie Elfenbein, DVM*Advertorial - Elanco GalliprantOsteoarthritis (OA) affects an estimated 20 per cent of dogs1, and while figures differ depending on population studies, some reports suggest this number could be even higher2, 3. This figure is staggering, especially in light of knowledge that osteoarthritis is a common consideration in quality-of-life decisions.
Epilepsy in Dogs

Dec 12, 2023 | greatpetcare.com | Hanie Elfenbein

Skip To Overview Severity: i Low - Medium Life stage: All Seizures are really scary to witness.
10 Best Exercises for Dog Weight Loss

Nov 30, 2023 | greatpetcare.com | Hanie Elfenbein

Skip To Dog obesity is on the rise in the U.S. and across the world. A 2022 study found that more than half (59 percent) of dogs in the United States are considered overweight or obese (1). In dogs, obesity is not a cosmetic issue—it results in decreased quality of life for pets and it can lead to a breakdown of the human-animal bond.
Lung Cancer in Cats

Nov 28, 2023 | greatpetcare.com | Hanie Elfenbein

Skip To Overview Severity: i High Life stage: Adult, Senior Lung cancer in cats cannot be prevented.
Measuring Your Cat’s Blood Pressure: What’s Normal and What’s Not

Nov 2, 2023 | greatpetcare.com | Hanie Elfenbein

Skip To Blood pressure is one of the measurements we are used to having taken at our own doctor’s visits, but have you ever wondered how cats have their blood pressure taken? Consider how difficult it can be to get a cat to do anything she doesn’t want to do, let alone lay still for 60 seconds while a cuff squeezes her leg.
How to Comfort a Dog With Congestive Heart Failure

Nov 1, 2023 | greatpetcare.com | Paula Fitzsimmons i |Hanie Elfenbein

Skip To Dogs with congestive heart failure (CHF) experience a multitude of discomforting symptoms. They may become fatigued more quickly, breathe rapidly, develop a cough, and lose interest in eating. Medication prescribed by your veterinarian will likely be the focal part of your dog’s treatment plan, but there are also things you may be able to do at home to help ease some of the symptoms.