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How To Tell if You Have an Overweight Cat

How To Tell if You Have an Overweight Cat

To you, your beloved feline friend may just seem a little chunky, but carrying extra weight can significantly impact your cat's health and longevity. Below, our Lincoln Park vets share a few ways to tell if your cat is overweight.

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My Dog is Constipated - What Should I Do?

My Dog is Constipated - What Should I Do?

Constipation in dogs may seem like a minor problem but it can be life-threatening depending on the cause. Here, our Lincoln Park veterinary team offers advice on what to do if your dog is constipated.

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Quick & Easy Tips for Keeping Your Dog Healthy

Quick & Easy Tips for Keeping Your Dog Healthy

Along with lots of love and attention, there are a few other basic steps that are essential when it comes to helping to ensure your dog's health. Here, our Lincoln Park vets recommend 6 things you can do to help your dog live a long and healthy life.

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Heartworm Disease in Dogs, Cats, and Ferrets

Heartworm Disease in Dogs, Cats, and Ferrets

Heartworm disease is a serious condition that can result in heart failure, severe lung disease, damage to other organs and even death for pets in Lincoln Park. The disease is typically found in cats, dogs and ferrets. Here, our vets explain why prevention is key.

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Protecting Your Pet (And Your Family) From Ticks

Protecting Your Pet (And Your Family) From Ticks

Ticks can spread a number of serious diseases and are therefore dangerous to people and pets. In this post, our Lincoln Park vets explain how these external parasites thrive, including which signs to beware of, and how to keep ticks away from your pets and your family.  

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How do I know if my pet has Lyme disease?

How do I know if my pet has Lyme disease?

Lyme disease is one of the most common tick-transmitted diseases in the world. In this post, our Lincoln Park vets share information about Lyme disease in pets: what it is, symptoms to watch for, and treatment options. 

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What are some common cat illnesses & symptoms?

What are some common cat illnesses & symptoms?

Numerous cat illnesses and their symptoms may worry you, or even be fatal if left untreated for too long. Our Lincoln Park vets offer insight on signs and symptoms to be aware of.

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How can I tell if my cat or dog has fleas?

How can I tell if my cat or dog has fleas?

Fleas are the most common external parasite, and they can make your pet miserable! If left untreated, they may even lead to infections and cause serious diseases. Our Lincoln Park vets explain early signs of fleas, and what to do if your pet does have fleas. 

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