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Feline Herpesvirus (FHV-1): Symptoms, Treatment, and Flare-Ups

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Upper Respiratory Infection in Cats: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

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FIV in Cats: Symptoms, Transmission, Testing, and Life Expectancy

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Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV): Symptoms, Transmission, Testing, and Prognosis

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Weaning Kittens: Timeline, How to Do It, and What to Feed

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Vaginitis in Dogs: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

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Mastitis in Dogs: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, and Home Care

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Cat Pregnancy Week by Week: Signs, Timeline, and What to Expect

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General WellnessOct 16, 2026

Dog Vaccination Schedule: Puppy, Adult, and Senior Timing

Use a vet-reviewed dog vaccination schedule to follow the puppy foundation, first-year transition, adult core boosters, annual risk-based vaccines, rabies law, and senior care.

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General WellnessOct 16, 2026

Puppy Vaccine Schedule: Vet-Reviewed Chart by Age

Follow a vet-reviewed puppy vaccine schedule from 6 weeks through the first-year booster, with an age chart, safe-exposure guidance, late-dose planning, and reaction signs.

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General WellnessOct 16, 2026

How Long Does a Dog Bleed in Heat? Discharge Timeline and Colors

Most dogs bleed for 7 to 10 days during heat, roughly half the cycle. Here is the day-by-day timeline, what each discharge color means, and the red flags that need a vet.

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General WellnessOct 16, 2026

How Long Is a Dog in Heat? Duration by Stage (Vet-Reviewed)

A dog is in heat for about 2 to 4 weeks (14 to 28 days), with a shorter fertile window inside it. This vet-reviewed guide breaks heat down stage by stage, plus first heat, bleeding, and when to call your vet.

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General WellnessOct 16, 2026

The Dog Heat Cycle Explained: 4 Stages, Timing and What to Expect

The dog heat cycle has four stages and lasts about six months from start to start. This vet-reviewed guide breaks down proestrus, estrus, diestrus, and anestrus, how long the bleeding lasts, and when to call your vet.

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General WellnessOct 15, 2026

Cat in Heat: Signs, How Long It Lasts, and How Often It Happens

A cat in heat is a female cat in the fertile part of her cycle. The yowling and rolling repeat every few weeks until she is bred or spayed. Here are the signs, how long each heat lasts, what calms her, and why spaying is the only permanent fix.

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