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Q: Can an indoor cat get yeast infections?

My cat has a yeast infection in her ear. How can a cat get yeast infections if they’re an indoor cat? More »
Q: How long is a cat pregnancy?

How long do cats stay pregnant? How many kittens are normal? More »
Q: Is it safe to burn incense with my cat in the house?

Is it safe to burn incense with my cat in the house? More »
Q: Can my cat catch a disease from eating a bird?

My Rag Doll Cat ate a bird he caught in the yard and then threw up. Could he have caught a disease from the bird? More »
Q: How do I treat my dog's tear stains?

My Miniature Schnauzer has tear stains around her eyes. Is there any food I can feed her that will help with this, or eye drops that aren’t too expensive? More »
Q: My dog swallowed a bone. What should I do?

My Cocker Spaniel swallowed a small round lamb chop bone whole. Are there signs that this may be hurting her? Should I wait to see if she can pass it, or take her to a vet immediately? More »
Q: Why are my dog's ear flaps swollen?

My dog's ear flaps are swollen. His inner ears are fine and there are no other symptoms. What could this be? More »

Dr. Lauren shows how a vet checks for arthritis and which medicines are prescribed for the pain.

Dr. Lauren explains what hot spots are, and how your vet can treat them.

Pet Vet TV With Dr. Lauren

Pet Vet TV

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