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Close-up of a cat's face and ear showing a round patch of hair loss with scaly skin from ringworm
General Wellness

Ringworm on Cats Pictures: What Each Stage Looks Like

A person in gloves disinfecting a hard floor with a spray and cloth to remove ringworm spores
General Wellness

How to Clean House After Cat Ringworm: A Full Guide

A person washing their hands at a sink after handling a cat, illustrating hygiene against ringworm
General Wellness

Ringworm From Cats to Humans: Yes, and How to Stay Safe

A young kitten being examined for a round patch of hair loss on its ear, a classic early sign of ringworm
General Wellness

Ringworm in Kittens: Signs, Safe Treatment & Isolation

Cat wrapped in a towel being gently held after a medicated antifungal bath during ringworm treatment
General Wellness

Ringworm in Cats Treatment: Dips, Pills & Timeline

Veterinarian in gloves parting the fur on a cat's shoulder to examine a patch of skin during a ringworm check
General Wellness

Ringworm in Cats: Symptoms, Diagnosis & Vet Care

Veterinarian giving a subcutaneous Lyme disease vaccine to a calm dog on a clinic table
Parasites

Lyme Disease Vaccine for Dogs: Does Your Dog Need It?

Owner parting a golden retriever's fur to check the skin for ticks outdoors
Parasites

Anaplasmosis in Dogs: Symptoms, Treatment, and Recovery

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Owner crouching in tall meadow grass checking a beagle's coat for ticks under an overcast sky
ParasitesJul 13, 2026

Tick-Borne Diseases in Dogs: What Every Pet Parent Needs to Know

Tick-borne diseases in dogs are spreading, and their early signs are easy to miss. Here is a vet-reviewed guide to Lyme, ehrlichiosis, anaplasmosis, and the rest: the symptoms to watch for, how they are tested and treated, and the layered prevention that keeps your dog safe.

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A person using fine-point tweezers to grasp a tick at the skin and pull it straight out of a dog's coat
ParasitesJul 13, 2026

How to Remove a Tick From a Dog (Safely, Step by Step)

Learn how to remove a tick from a dog the right way: fine-point tweezers, a straight-up pull, and no twisting or squeezing. This vet-reviewed guide covers the exact technique, what to do if the head gets stuck, disposal, aftercare, and the symptoms to watch for.

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Owner parting a dog's fur outdoors to check the skin for ticks after a walk
ParasitesJul 13, 2026

Lyme Disease in Dogs: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention

Lyme disease in dogs is a tick-borne infection that can cause fever, lameness, and kidney damage. Learn the early symptoms, how testing and antibiotics work, and how to protect your dog year-round.

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Owner parting the fur on a dog's neck to check for ticks outdoors
ParasitesJul 13, 2026

Ticks on Dogs: Symptoms and Treatment

Found ticks on your dog? Learn the symptoms of a tick bite, what actually kills ticks safely, how to care for the bite site after removal, and the red flags that mean it is time to call your veterinarian.

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Short-haired cat in a hunched, pre-retch posture on a wood floor, the stance owners hear before finding a hairball or vomit
General WellnessJul 13, 2026

Cat Hairball Vomit or Something Else? How to Tell

Hairball, vomit, regurgitation, or cough? A vet-reviewed differential that decodes what your cat leaves behind and the sound it makes, so you know whether to clean up, monitor, or call your veterinarian.

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Owner offering a dab of hairball lubricant gel on a fingertip to a curious longhaired cat
General WellnessJul 13, 2026

Cat Hairball Remedy: What Works and What to Avoid

The cat hairball remedies vets actually recommend come down to three things: petroleum-based lubricant gel, added fiber, and hydration. Here is how to use each one safely, what never to give, and when a hairball stops being a hairball problem.

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