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Dogs Veterinary Care

When Is an Itch More Than Just an Itch?

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Reading Time: < 1 minutes When dogs scratch, it’s disturbing to them and to us. It’s noisy, and it’s clear that something is wrong. An irritating itch can be caused by allergies, parasites, or infections. Our handout offers tips on recognizing causes of itching and ways to help bring it under control.

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Cats Training & Grooming

Cats Need to Scratch. Here’s How to Help Them Do It Right

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Reading Time: < 1 minutes Scratching is a normal, natural behavior that has important benefits for cats.

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Cats Life at Home Veterinary Care

Keep those claws! Why cats need them

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Reading Time: 3 minutes Recent studies show that declawing can significantly increase the risk of long-term adverse effects on feline physical and emotional health, including chronic neuropathic pain, biting, and an increased likelihood of house-soiling. Here’s what you should know if you’re considering this procedure for your cat. Declawing is an emotional, controversial, and divisive topic. Some people consider […]