Frequently Asked Questions

Click on any of the following topics to learn more about your pet's health.

General Information

• How Old is My Pet in Human Years?
• Why is a Physical Exam Important for My Dog?
• Why is a Physical Exam Important for My Cat?
• What Should I Know About Vaccinating My Pet?
• Why are Diagnostic Tests Important to my Pet?

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Fleas

• Top 10 Flea Myths
• What Should I Know About Fleas?
• Why Could My Home be a Flea Magnet?
• Flea Life Cycle
• How Do I Handle a Flea Infestation?

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Heartworms

• Why Does My Pet Need a Heartworm Preventative?
• What Should I Know About Heartworms?
• Heartworm Life Cycle
• What About Heartworm Disease in Cats?

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Ticks and Disease

• 7 Things Everyone Should Know About Ticks
• ​Tick Borne Diseases

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Spay & Neuter

• Why Should I Spay or Neuter My Dog?
• Why Should I Spay or Neuter My Cat?
• How Do I Care for My Pet After Surgery?

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Weight Control

• How Can I Tell if My Pet is Overweight?
• How to Get Your Dog in Shape
• 4 Tips for Weight Loss in Cats

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Skin and Ears

• 4 Top Things to Know About Your Pet's Skin
• Why is My Pet So Itchy?
• Why is My Pet Licking Excessively?
• My Dog Has a Hot Spot, Now What?
• About That Sore Spot
• What Should I Do for My Dog's Itchy, Sore Ears?
• Answers to Your 3 Most Burning Questions on Ear and Skin Infections
• Helping the Vet Help Your Pet

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Dental Care

• Your Dog's Mouth & Teeth
• Your Cat's Mouth and Teeth
• Bad Breath in Pets
• 5 Signs of Dental Pain in Pets
• Does Your Cat Have Dental Disease?
• How Do I Brush My Pet's Teeth?

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Behavior

• Stress Triggers for Cats
• Stress Triggers for Dogs
• Canine Ladder of Aggression

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