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Muzzles
Muzzles By Dr. Karen Burgess Large Bowel Diarrhea (Colitis) By Dr. Karen BurgessWhat is the purpose of a muzzle? Muzzles are typically used to...
Litterbox Article, Feline
Litterbox Article, Feline Litter Box Information By Dr. Karen BurgessInappropriate elimination, or urinating/defecating outside of the litter box,...
Digging, Canine
Digging, CanineDigging Behavior By Dr. Karen BurgessDigging can be a very frustrating and damaging problem. Common causes include boredom/lack of...
Children & Pet Safety
Children & Pet SafetyChildren and Pets: Safety Tips By Dr. Karen BurgessNewborn Place dog in crate and make it a positive experience. Place a bone...
Abcess, Feline
Abcess, FelineCat Bite Wounds & Abscesses By Dr. Karen BurgessCats are highly territorial and often fight when they meet outside or, less commonly,...
Thundershirt
ThunderShirt (Anxiety wrap) By Dr. Karen Burgess Brand Name ThunderShirt What is ThunderShirt used for? ThunderShirt is used to help alleviate...
Food Trial, Canine
Food Trial, CanineFood Trial Procedure By Dr. Karen BurgessA food trial involves feeding a novel protein and carbohydrate source diet to a pet for...
Food Allergy, Canine
Food Allergy, CanineFood Allergy By Dr. Karen BurgessWhat causes a food allergy? Food allergy is responsible for 10% of allergic skin disease in...
Conjunctivitis
Conjunctivitis By Dr. Karen Burgess What is conjunctival tissue? The conjunctiva is the pink fleshy tissue that covers the eye and tissue...
Atopy
Atopy By Dr. Karen Burgess What is atopy? Atopy is another way of saying airborne allergies or environmental allergies. In people atopy would be...