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Noise phobias in dogs
Dogs are very sensitive to noise and can hear much more than us. As a result, even quiet noises can be scary for them, and noise phobias are common.
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Heart murmurs in cats
A heart murmur is a whooshing noise caused by abnormal blood flow inside the heart. There are a few different conditions that can cause a heart murmur in a cat.
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Dogs in heat/Dogs coming into season
A heat (or season) is when a female dog is fertile and can become pregnant. During a heat, it’s likely that your dog will behave differently, bleed from her vulva, and become very interested in male dogs.
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Head shaking in cats
Has your cat been shaking his/her head more than usual? Head shaking shouldn’t be ignored because it can indicate many different problems, usually related to the ears.
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Conjunctivitis in dogs
Conjunctivitis is a symptom not a condition. It means inflammation (swelling) of the ‘conjunctiva’. Conjunctivitis can be caused by many different conditions but nearly always causes red, itchy, weepy eyes.
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Heart murmurs in dogs
A heart murmur is a whooshing noise caused by abnormal blood flow inside the heart. There are a few different conditions that can cause heart murmurs in dogs.
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Drooling in dogs
Drooling is normal for dogs, and some breeds drool more than others, but excessive drooling can indicate an underlying health problem.
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Drooling in cats
Drooling in cats can be completely normal, and some cats do it as a response to being happy and relaxed. However, excessive drooling, or a sudden change in drooling habits can be a sign of an underlying health problem.
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Itchy skin in dogs
Scratching is common in all dogs, however there are many reasons they may have itchier skin than usual.
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Stained fur (saliva staining) in dogs
Has your dog developed brown, pink or orange patches of fur? On their feet? Around their mouth or eyes? In an area that they lick a lot?
