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Stomatitis in Cats: Symptoms & Treatment Your beloved feline has started acting funny, pawing at her face and shaking her head when she eats. You look in her mouth, but don’t see anything. At this point you wonder if you should take her to the veterinarian’s office. Yes, you absolutely should. Your cat might be…

Which Dog Breeds Have Curly Tails? Some dogs have long straight tails, some have very short tails, and some have curly tails. Each breed is unique in shape and size, and some have curlier tails than others.  Curly tails can be just barely curved, c shaped, or corkscrew shaped. Curly tails in dogs are caused…

Umbilical Hernia in Dogs: Symptoms and Treatment Every year thousands of puppies are born around the world. Many of those puppies will suffer from an umbilical hernia in their first few weeks of life.   What is an umbilical hernia? An umbilical hernia in dogs is a protrusion of fat or tissue under the skin…

Things to Know When Boarding a Dog in Bolingbrook, IL Even the most loving pet owners can sometimes be faced with an emergency situation which requires leaving your dog a boarding facility. The experience is usually harder on the human than the dog. If you are faced with this situation, there are things that can…

Can Cats See Color? Have you ever wondered if your cat can see color? Cats are not colorblind, considering that they only have trouble seeing certain colors. Cats have more rods than cones, making them more capable of absorbing light and seeing in the dark. Cats can distinguish shades of blue and green, which means…

Can Dogs See Color? What Pet Owners Are Begging to Know Have you ever questioned if your dog can see color? Your dog cannot see as many colors as you do, but they can see specific colors and recognize brightness. Dogs’ color vision is limited to colors and shades of blue and yellow,  and they…

Feline Leukemia: Symptoms and Treatments for Cats Have you ever heard of feline leukemia? This disease is a serious and usually fatal condition that affects unvaccinated cats. If you think there is a chance your cat could have this condition, or if he has recently been diagnosed with feline leukemia, you will need to work…

What Are The 6 Most Important Dog Vaccinations? As a dog owner in Bolingbrook, IL, you likely already know just how important it is to have your dog vaccinated for their protection. But did you know there are some specific vaccinations you should always get for your dog no matter what? Depending on where you…

If you love cats but you or a member of your family are allergic to them, you might worry that you have no hope in ever finding a cat that could work for you. However, this isn’t true, and there are actually plenty of cat breeds that are either completely hypoallergenic or are much less…

Do you have a new puppy in your family? If so, you’re probably already aware of just how tricky it can be to crate train your newest family member. However, crate training is a great solution for many puppies, and if you’re thinking of trying to crate train, you’re definitely not alone. In this article,…