Diabetes can have serious implications for your cat's quality of life. In this post, our Killen vets share whether cat diabetes can cause blindness, the different types that may occur and how this condition can be prevented.
Ticks are external parasites that can carry diseases. If an infected tick bites your pet, it can pass along serious conditions such as Lyme disease. Today, our Killen vets discuss the dangers of ticks and how to diagnose and treat Lyme disease in dogs.
Fungal infections, like Valley Fever, are common in areas where the environment is dry and dusty. Here, our Killen vets discuss the effect of Valley Fever on dogs, how it is spread, and how to treat and prevent this condition.
Pneumonia is a respiratory condition that can cause serious complications in dogs if left untreated. Today, our vets in Killen share the types of pneumonia in dogs, the symptoms to watch for, and treatment options.
Vaccinations and preventive care play a crucial role in ensuring a long, healthy life for your cat. Here, our vets in Killen discuss how the FVRCP vaccine helps safeguard cats from serious feline conditions like feline calicivirus and panleukopenia.
Vaccinations and preventive care are designed to help protect your pet against serious illnesses and diseases, some of which are highly contagious. Here, our Killen vets discuss Bordetella vaccinations, how often they are needed and what happens if your dog has a reaction to the vaccine.
Did you know that dogs can experience allergies just like you or I? Here, our Killen vets discuss the effects and symptoms of mold allergies in dogs, how they are diagnosed and how immunotherapy can help to treat and manage the symptoms of this allergy.
Intestinal parasites like hookworms can cause a variety of uncomfortable symptoms for your dog. Unfortunately, for young puppies, they can be deadly. Here, our Killen vets discuss the transmission of hookworms in dogs, their lifecycle and how they can be prevented.
Rabies is a life-threatening disease that can be transmitted from animals to people. It is also uncurable. Here, our Killen vets discuss rabies in cats, including the symptoms, transmission and what the expected outcome is for pets with rabies.
Dogs eat all sorts of things off the ground and while we don't usually give it too much thought it is important to remember that some substances can be dangerous for them. Our Killen vets talk about the dangers of chewing gum and what to do if your dog ate gum containing xylitol.
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