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Expert pet health tips purr-fect for any walk of life from Petplan’s VP of Veterinary Services, Dr. Jules Benson.
  • eying up feline herpes virus

    If your feline friend is bothered by recurring conjunctivitis, feline herpes virus (FHV-1) may be to blame. FHV-1 is ...  

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  • love is blind

    There are many conditions that can cause blindness in our furry friends. Some pet parents find blindness in their fou...  

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  • night vision

    A walk with the family dog can be a healthy, relaxing activity. But when it happens after dark, it’s essential ...  

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  • off color

    Can canines see colors, or are they stuck in a black-and-white world? The answer is, well, not black and white. Our p...  

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  • aging gracefully

    Even people with perfect vision often need glasses as they get older. Of course, spectacles aren’t an option fo...  

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  • crash into me
    While our pets may seem at times a bit “thick-skulled,” they too are susceptible to brain injuries such as c...  
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  • lose your distemper
    One of the core vaccines both dogs and cats receive is the distemper vaccine. From their first visit as a puppy or kitte...  
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  • dressing for seasonal success
    Dogs love having jobs. These “jobs” can be as complex as search and rescue missions or as simple as performi...  
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  • shakes and quakes
    It can be normal for pets to occasionally shake, rattle and roll, especially when they are frightened or cold. Shivering...  
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  • tricks for treating
    For some of us, exercising is a chore, but this is not the case for our pets! Best friends relish the chance to exercise...  
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  • a happy holiday tail

    You can’t speak for the mice, but all the other creatures in your house are definitely stirring. In fact, if so...  

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  • cause and eject

    Oh, the joys of pet parenthood. Everybody’s finally housebroken and you come home to fresh barf on the new livi...  

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  • walking in a winter not-so-wonderland
    Winter time isn’t just tough on us; it’s also tough on our pets. For dogs that go outside, protecting their ...  
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  • shooting from the hip

    Anybody heard of canine hip dysplasia? (Don’t worry if you haven’t, you’ve come to the right place!...  

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  • making a kitten-proof plan

    How could anything so tiny and cute get into so much trouble? Kittens can be high-maintenance, but they’re well...  

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  • urban potty adventures
    When you gotta go, you gotta go. But that’s easier said than done when you’ve got four paws in the heart of a sprawling ...  
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