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The Truth About Dog and Cat Mouths

There is a strangely widespread and common myth about pet mouths that needs debunking, for your own good. Dog and cat mouths are NOT sterile. Of course not! I had a patient from around here last weekend, an adorable, fluffy, cute, clean Norfolk terrier pup who had been vomiting all night. He was young and […]

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How to Reduce Cat Allergies

Many families delight in having a cat as a pet, but for some kids, this family addition presents a medical challenge. As “Parents Magazine” reports, 10 percent of all individuals suffer from some form of pet allergies. If you discover, perhaps too late, that your child is one of this unlucky group, you don’t have to dump kitty — or your kid — at grandma’s house. While some opt to get rid of the medically irritating cat, you can opt to keep the family pet with options that can help reduce Fluffy’s allergy impact.