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Planning a haircut for your pet this summer? That might not be the best idea.

Feeling a little under the weather? You may have caught an illness from your pet.

Do you know why pets shun wide open spaces when they're ill? Find out why sick dogs, cats and rabbits want to be alone.

Do your pets do everything together, including sharing illnesses? These tips will help reduce the transmission of viruses and diseases.

Want to know if your pet is healthy? Take a look at his or her stools.

Not sure why your pet is shedding more than usual. We explore a few reasons that your pet may be losing hair.

Does your pet dislike visiting the vet? These tips may make visits less stressful.

Regular skin care is the key to helping your wrinkled dog avoid painful infections.

Has your pet been a little moody lately? Find out if depression may be to blame.

Can you spot the signs of feline flu?

Are humans the only mammals who dream? Find out if your pet experiences dreams and nightmares.

Wondering what to do if your pet eats grass? Take a look at a few ideas.

Bloat may end your dog's life if you're not aware of the symptoms.

Hypothyroidism is the natural deficiency of thyroid hormone and is the most common hormone imbalance of dogs. This deficiency is produced by several different mechanisms. The most common cause (at least 95% of cases) is immune destruction of the thyroid gland. It can also be caused by natural atrophy

Feline distemper or feline panleukopenia is a highly contagious viral disease of kittens and adult cats caused by the feline parvovirus. It is also called panleukopenia as it affects the bone marrow and causes low white blood cell counts. It is relatively common in unvaccinated cats and is often fatal,

Bloat and gastric torsion is a serious condition and your pet should be rushed to the emergency room if this occurs. Certain breeds of dogs with deep chests and narrow waists, such as hounds, bouvier des Flandres, or doberman pinschers are more susceptible to a syndrome of gastric torsion and bloat. This