The intestinal tract is quite long. It starts at the mouth and ends at the rectum. Near the end of the intestinal tract is the large intestine, otherwise known as the colon. When the colon becomes inflamed, we use the term colitis. Colitis is a relatively common problem in dogs…
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Ear Mites in Cats – Creepy Crawlies in the Ears
Halloween – one of my favorite days of the year – is just around the corner! With this ghoulie holiday comes images of sorts of creepy crawlies that are sure to make your skin crawl. Did you know cats can be infested by various creepy crawlies? One of the most…
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Hookworms in Dogs & Cats – Blood-Sucking Parasites in our Pets
Recently I came across a news story of a couple who visited the Dominican Republic. While in the tropical paradise, they became infected with a parasite from the genus Ancylostoma. more commonly known as hookworms. They likely contracted this painful parasitic infestation while walking barefoot on the local beaches of…