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Gastrointestinal Ulceration in Cats & Dogs

Cats and dogs can develop gastrointestinal ulceration just like you and me. For this week’s post, I’m sharing more information about this relatively common condition to raise awareness. I hope you find the information insightful. Happy reading! What causes gastrointestinal ulceration? The wall of the gastrointestinal tract has four layers. From inside to out, they … [Read more…]

Grass & Your Pets – Why Dogs & Cats Mow the Lawn with Their Mouths!

This week I thought I would do something a little bit different. Instead of blogging about a specific disease process, I thought I would dedicate time to answering a very common question I’m asked as a board-certified veterinary internal medicine specialist: Why does my pet eat grass? To date, veterinarians have several theories about why … [Read more…]