Feline Mange

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Mange is a nick-name for a widespread, itchy skin condition in pets. In dogs, mange is caused by the Sarcoptes mite, in cats, mange is caused by the Notredes mite. Another name for mange in cats and dogs is scabies. Feline mange is a very rare condition. The mites that cause mange are microscopic, meaning you cannot see them with the naked eye. Feline mange is a very itchy and very contagious condition. It begins on the face and spreads to the rest of the body, causing severe skin infections. Feline mange is more common in the southern areas of the United States. The signs that your cat might have… Read More Continue Reading

Help! My Dog ate Aluminum Foil!

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You walk into the kitchen after a long day at work only to find that your dog has not only eaten the banana bread that was on the counter, but also the aluminum foil that it was wrapped in! You thought you set that loaf up high enough, unfortunately your dog is sitting there, looking guilty and bread crumbs still on his face. Panic sets in – My Dog Ate Aluminum Foil!! What do I do? First, don’t panic. Despite the internet rumors, rest assured aluminum foil in and of itself isn’t toxic. Aluminum won’t leach into your dog’s bloodstream and poison him from the inside out.  Most often the… Read More Continue Reading