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Health & Nutrition

A Sudden Soft Lump on Your Dog: 3 Self-Checks for Lipoma vs. Malignant Tumor

3 self-palpation checks to help tell whether a sudden soft lump on your dog is a benign lipoma or a possible malignant tumor.

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Bald Patches Around a Cat's Eyes: 3 Food Allergy Causes to Suspect

3 food allergy causes behind bald, exposed-skin patches around a cat's eyes.

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3 Causes of Jelly-Like Mucus in Dog Stool and Signs of Colitis

3 causes of mucus-covered, jelly-like stool in dogs and the signs that suggest colitis.

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Dog Hopping on One Leg: The 4 Grades of Patella Luxation

The 4 grades of patella luxation behind a dog's hopping, skip-a-step gait on one hind leg.

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5 Early Signs of Dementia in Senior Dogs (and What to Do About Nighttime Pacing)

5 early signs of canine cognitive dysfunction (dementia), plus how to help a senior dog who paces and whines at night.

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Dog and Cat Vaccine Types, and the Annual Booster Schedule

A complete overview of core vaccines for dogs and cats, and the annual booster schedule once they're fully grown.

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Nutrition for Tear Stains and Skin Trouble: Omega-3 and Antioxidants

How omega-3 and antioxidant nutrition can support the management of tear stains and skin trouble in pets.

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Choosing Supplements for Dogs and Cats: Omega-3, Joint, or Probiotic First?

How to decide what to start your pet on first between omega-3, joint supplements, and probiotics.

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Do Pet Probiotics Actually Work? 3 Signs Your Pet Might Need Them

3 real signs that indicate your pet may actually benefit from probiotics.