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Spay and Neuter Timing: What Current Research Says for Dogs
Spay and neuter timing now depends on breed, sex, and size. What UC Davis research and AAHA guidance suggest for large and small dogs.
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Puppy Vaccine Schedule Explained: Core Shots and Timing
AAHA puppy vaccination guidance: the core series, leptospirosis under the 2024 update, risk-based vaccines, and planning doses with a veterinarian.
Kennel Cough in Dogs: Causes, Signs, and Prevention
Kennel cough is a complex, not a single bug. What causes CIRDC, which signs matter, and how vaccines and daily habits reduce the risk.
Heartworm Disease in Dogs: Mosquitoes, Prevention, and Treatment
Heartworm disease in dogs: how mosquitoes transmit the parasite, why the American Heartworm Society urges year-round prevention, and what treatment involves.
Flea and Tick Prevention Basics: Year-Round Protection
CAPC advises year-round parasite control. A plain-English look at flea and tick basics, product categories, and tick-borne disease risks.
Dental Disease in Cats: Signs and Professional Care
Periodontal disease touches most adult cats. Learn the early signs, why cats hide dental pain, and what a professional cleaning involves.
Arthritis in Senior Dogs: Hidden Signs and Vet-Led Management
Osteoarthritis affects a large share of senior dogs, often undiagnosed. The subtle signs owners miss and the vet-directed care that can help.
Chronic Kidney Disease in Cats: IRIS Stages and Early Screening
Chronic kidney disease is common in senior cats. How IRIS staging guides veterinary care, and why early screening with bloodwork and urinalysis matters.
Pet Obesity in the US: Reading the 2022 Survey
What APOP's 2022 survey reported about excess weight in dogs and cats, the limits of prevalence estimates, and how to assess your own pet.
Canine Parvovirus: Signs, How It Spreads, and Why Vaccines Matter
Canine parvovirus spreads where dogs go. Learn the early signs, how the virus survives outdoors, and why the full puppy vaccine series matters.
