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Veterinary Pet Care and How-To Videos
Learn pet care and nutrition tips and watch how to administer medications, groom your pet and assess the optimal weight and body condition.

Veterinary Medicine Site Map and Overview
Quick index to find the information you need on the veterinary medicine site at About.com.

Veterinary Knowledge Quizzes
Test your knowledge about veterinary terminology, diseases and parasites.

Anal Sac Disease
What do to when your pet scoots!

Anthrax
Veterinary and human information about this much-talked about zoonotic disease.

Aspirin
Can you give a pet aspirin? Read the answer to this common question.

BARF Diet
The diet with the interesting name -- the "Bones And Raw Food" or "Biologically Appropriate Raw Foods" (BARF) diet, has people talking. Read about this method of feeding your pet, and what our viewers have to say about it.

Bugs & Benadryl®
Learn what an insect bite/sting allergic reaction looks like in a dog (photos), and a viewer's account of using Benadryl® to counteract an allergic reaction in her dog.

Catnip
Is Catnip safe? Why do some cats go crazy with Catnip?

Chocolate Toxicity
Chocolate is toxic to pets. How much is too much?

Dental Health
Do pets need their teeth cleaned? Yes! Learn about pet dental health, and how to keep your pet's teeth healthy.

Fleas: Be Free of Fleas -- Part I
A discussion of the flea lifecycle, and why it is important to understand for total flea control.

Fleas: Be Free of Fleas -- Part II
Make the fleas flee! Learn about the variety of flea products that are available today, and why using a combination of products is essential to be flea-free.

Heartworm Disease
Learn about the worm life cycle, how this disease is treated, and why prevention is so important.

Finding the right petsitter for your pets
I am not a frequent traveler. I am not sure if this is because I prefer staying home or the fact that I have so many pets. I have to be honest; the single biggest stressor for me as a traveler is what to do with my pets! This article was written to be used as a checklist for finding the most suitable caretaker for your pets when you are traveling.

Hemorrhagic Gastroenteritis (HGE)
HGE, or Hemorrhagic Gastroenteritis, is a potentially life-threatening diarrheal disease with no known cause. Learn about this disease, and why it is important to seek veterinary care early for a successful recovery.

Holiday Eating & Pets
Holiday feeding guidelines to keep your pet healthy.

Itching, Scratching, and Hair Loss
What makes your pet itch, and what you can do to help soothe and protect your pet's skin.

Hot Spots
How to keep your dog "cool" when skin irritations flare up.

Lipomas (fatty tumors)
A common lump in dogs, occasionally seen in cats. It is always advisable to have every lump checked out by your vet.

Mad Cow Disease (BSE)
What causes Mad Cow disease? What are the symptoms in cattle?

Neuter Surgery in Dogs and Cats
Learn about this common surgery, also known as castration, and why it is important for the health of your pet.

Medication: Why won't my vet just refill my pet's prescription?
Pet owners commonly ask why they can't get a medication refilled for their pet without an examination. Whether for a recurring infection or a chronic condition that requires medication, your vet will likely want to see your pet on a regular basis prior to dispensing medication. Read this FAQ to learn the reasons why a check-in with the vet is required in most cases.

Pancreatitis
Fatty foods and other risk factors for this disease. Find out what to watch for.

Parasites - Danger Lurks In Your Home And Garden!
The team at Farnam Pet Products discuss pests that pose health risk to pets and humans. Parasite illustrations included. First in a 5 part series on pet parasites.

Parvovirus (Parvo in Dogs)
Learn about this potentially deadly disease in dogs, and what you can do to protect your best friend.

Poisonings in Pets
Learn how to identify a possible poisoning, and how to keep your pet safe.

Pet Care: How To Choose A Petsitter Or Kennel For Your Pet
Pets are part of the family and should have thorough, conscientious care while we are away. Here's how to choose the best pet care for your pet when you are away.

Rabies
Health alert information about this fatal viral disease that is transmissible to humans.

Salivary Gland Cyst (Sialocoele or Mucocoele)
Learn about this condition also called sialocele or salivary mucocele.

Seizures (Epilepsy)
How to identify a seizure and what medications are available to control seizures.

Senior Cats
The feline senior years -- what to expect, when to call the vet.

Senior Dogs
The canine senior years -- what to expect, when to call the vet.

Should I Call the Vet?
Is my pet really sick, or should I wait to call the vet?

Should I Call the Vet? - Part II
Arthritis in pets, excess water drinking, and spaying older animals.

Should I Call the Vet? - Part III
Bad breath, dental anesthesia, cat urinary problems.

Spaying (Ovariohysterectomy)
learn about this common surgery, and why it is important for the health of your pet.

Suture Site Healing
A veterinary question from the Veterinary Medicine Forum. A viewer asks if her dog's postoperative healing is normal.

Torn Toenails
How to take care of torn and cut-too-close toenails.

My Stinky Dog
What to do when shampoo isn't enough...

Why Do Vets Do That?
Answers to common questions about veterinary care in general.

Zoonotic Diseases
Diseases that are transmissible between animals and humans.

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