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Accurate diagnostics are crucial in veterinary care, especially when it comes to identifying the root cause of a pet’s health issues. Among the most common diagnostic tools for dogs are X-rays and ultrasounds. Each has its strengths and limitations, so making the choice between them is an important decision for pet owners. Of course, at…
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Cat’s have a heightened sensitivity to sounds, so it’s important to help keep their ears protected! Animals, and in this case cats, have heightened senses compared to their human counterparts. Cats have a remarkable sense of hearing that is a similar range to humans, but cats can hear many higher-pitched sounds that go undetected by…
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Learn the important signs and symptoms of abscesses in your feline friend! Abscesses are not uncommon in cats, but they’re not something you want to be left untreated or go unnoticed because they’re quite painful for cats. There are many causes for abscesses, and knowing what to look for and how to treat them is…
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Wipe, scoop, and spray towards a healthier environment for your cat! Being a cat parent is worth it — the snuggles and the fun in getting to know the unique personalities of cats — and then there is the dirty and less rewarding job of cleaning the litter box. You have to admit, tending to…
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Learn more about common cat feeding questions. Whether you just became a first-time cat parent or you’ve had many cats over the years, at one time or another (maybe right now), you’ve wondered about how much you should feed your cat and what kind of cat food you should use. It seems that everyone has…
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Dog poop has become a considerable pollutant to our environment — both outdoors and in your own backyard! Dogs are our beloved pets, and when you’re a dog parent, you have to take the good with the bad — including picking up your pet’s waste. The problem that we’re facing is that not all dog…
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Dogs love swimming, but a blue-green algae overgrowth can impact their health. Carroll Gardens gets hot and sticky this time of year, leaving residents and their dogs searching for the nearest body of water to emerge themselves in! Swimming is a great way to help your furry best friend beat the heat, so it’s important…
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Is a new summer cut for your pooch in order? Carroll Gardens is heating up — hello thick, humid air! — and the official kickoff to summer is here! So, what does that mean for your furry friends and their oftentimes long, thick coats? The Vet Set knows just how relentless the Carroll Gardens’ summers…
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Learn how to spot the signs and symptoms of feline diabetes. Cats too — just like their owners — can develop diabetes, and in fact, feline diabetes is the second most common endocrine disorder in cats. Feline diabetes centers around insulin produced by the pancreas and its ability to properly regulate blood glucose levels in…
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Tips and tricks to help prevent the stress of separation. Separation anxiety in dogs is more than your dog donning a sad face as you leave out the door or letting out a few mournful whimpers; instead, it can be quite destructive and elicit behaviors such as excessive barking or howling, chewing furniture or scratching…
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