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conditions & treatments

The medical stuff is stressful. Get expertise on common (and not-so-common) health issues, from causes and symptoms to the latest treatments for pets.

Woman looking closely at her cat's skin.

And how to help them heal.

A cute brown dog laying on a cushion looking sad or tired.

Blue is a good name for a dog—not a good mood.

A persons hands petting a coughing Dachschund dog

Luckily, RSV isn’t transmittable between humans and pets. But there are some particularly nasty viral respiratory infections to look out for.

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Pet health question that’s not an emergency? Our vet team will answer over email within 48 hours. So, go ahead, ask us about weird poop, bad breath, and everything in between.

Woman giving her dog some medicine.

Help them get some relief.

A goldendoodle dog walking sideways on the sidewalk with a leash on.

It may not be anything serious, but you should understand the causes.

Cat eating kibble from a bowl.

And learn what factors are at play when it comes to your kitty’s cardiac health.

happy woman with a dog

What happens to a dog’s brain when they get older—and how you can slow it down.

Woman petting her Siamese cat on her lap.

They’re pretty great for people, too.

Cat's Veterinary Check-up.

Pet insurance is ideal, but there are some other options if you're stuck.

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Red cat with squinted eyes laying in a basket closeup

Here are all the way your kitty is trying to tell you they’re hurting.

Small black dog itching itself outside in the grass.

And what to look for if you think your pup has them.

A shot of a young woman hugging lovely her little dog while lying down on the sofa in her living room.

You hate to see them like this. Here’s how to (safely) help.

Woman brushing dog's ears at home.

Come out, come out wherever you are, you little pests.

Sad boxer rests on owners lap, dog doesn't want to be touched

Animal behaviorist Karen B. London breaks down the silent ways your pet is trying to tell you they’re hurting.

Woman blowing her nose while her dog sits besides her at home.

Think of the amount of tissues you’d need...