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We recently went in for an annual for our cat, and a dental cleaning was recommended. My only concern is that I’ve heard of many animals dying under anesthesia, but also concerned about their dental care.

1. How are the heart rate, oxygen levels, respiration monitored? I’ve heard of some vets using EKG meters, End-tidal CO2 monitor, and a device called the pulse oximeter. The most important monitor of all is an experienced technician. All anesthetic...

My dog is taking Trifexis. She never had an adverse reaction to the medication. She now weighs 61.4 lbs. This month I switched the dose to 60.1 to 120 lbs and she threw-up. Should I go back to the lesser dose (up to 60 lbs), or should I give her 1/2 pill doses?

Occasionally upon starting Trifexis or changing the dose pets may experience vomiting. Vomiting due to this medication is usually not an ongoing problem and they usually do not experience vomiting on subsequent doses. In your pet’s case the vomiting is...

How much are the first shots for a cat?

The cost of the first vaccinations for a cat depend on a couple of things. If the cat is a kitten, it will vary a little bit depending on how old the kitten is. If the kitten is about 8...

What do I do if my pet has a medical emergency?

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My cat has ongoing ear problems. He now has clusters of black bumps in his ears. He shakes his head like a horse and scratches at his ears, so I know they hurt him. He is lethargic and has bad breath. He is fixed and 5 years old.

Hello, Although an exam is definitely recommended to fully evaluate your cat, a chronic ear infection will lead to small black bumps/cysts that develop in and around the ear. Once these cysts develop it is difficult to remove them (laser...

I recently adopted a female kitty and she’s been getting these patches on her skin and keeps scratching around her neck and in the back of her ears. I am concerned that this could be contagious or harmful to my other cat and puppy. What should I do?

Skin disease in cats and dogs is a common occurrence and there are multiple potential causes for what you are describing. Contagious causes of hair loss and/or itching can include mites (demodex, scabies) and ringworm (which is actually a fungus...

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