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A dog bladder infection can transform your happy, house-trained pet into a miserable companion struggling with painful urination and accidents indoors. After treating hundreds of these infections during my fifteen years as a veterinary technician, I’ve learned that dog bladder infections affect nearly 14% of dogs during their lifetime, causing significant discomfort that requires prompt

Yes, tortoises can eat celery in moderation, but it should only be an occasional treat rather than a dietary staple. After caring for over thirty tortoises at my reptile rescue and consulting with exotic veterinarians for fifteen years, I’ve learned that while celery isn’t toxic to tortoises, its high water content and relatively low nutritional

When I first encountered Haws syndrome in my rescue cat Oliver, watching both his third eyelids suddenly cover half his eyes was terrifying. After treating over fifty cases of Haws syndrome during my decade running a cat rescue and working alongside veterinary ophthalmologists, I’ve learned that while this condition looks alarming, most cats recover completely

Yes, bearded dragons can eat green beans, and they make an excellent addition to a varied diet when prepared properly. After feeding green beans to dozens of bearded dragons over my twelve years of reptile rescue work and breeding, I’ve found them to be one of the most reliable vegetables for beardies of all ages—nutritious

Learning how to tell bunny gender accurately took me months of practice and several embarrassing mistakes, including one memorable incident where I confidently declared a rabbit male to adopters, only to find “him” nursing a litter of kits three weeks later. After examining thousands of rabbits during my decade running a rabbit rescue and working

Yes, guinea pigs can eat grapes, but only as an occasional treat due to their high sugar content. After caring for over forty guinea pigs at my rescue and dealing with several diabetes cases linked to excessive fruit consumption, I’ve learned that while guinea pigs absolutely love grapes, moderation is crucial. One or two small

After cleaning up countless yellow dog stools during my fifteen years running a boarding facility and working as a veterinary technician, I’ve learned that canine yellow stool often signals digestive issues ranging from simple dietary indiscretions to serious liver problems. While occasional yellow poop might resolve on its own, persistent color changes deserve immediate attention.

After losing a rescued kitten to mycoplasma complications and subsequently treating dozens of infected cats at our shelter, I’ve learned that mycoplasma in cats is far more common and serious than most owners realize. This sneaky bacterial infection affects up to 70% of cats with upper respiratory infections, yet it often goes undiagnosed because standard

When I first witnessed my bearded dragon, Spike, spread himself completely flat like a reptilian pancake, I panicked and rushed him to the emergency vet, convinced something was terribly wrong. The vet chuckled and explained that bearded dragon pancaking is completely normal behavior. After twelve years of keeping beardies and observing hundreds more at the

The puppy chewing phase nearly drove me to tears when I brought home my first Golden Retriever puppy fifteen years ago. Within three days, she’d destroyed two pairs of shoes, gnawed through a laptop charger, and somehow managed to eat half of my wooden coffee table leg. Through raising eight puppies since then and fostering