THE MEDICAL COLLECTION

Little questions. Proper answers.

Source-backed medical guides for dogs, cats, puppies and kittens: preventive care, medicines, supplements, symptoms and the questions to take to your vet.

A Dr. Paws veterinary team examining a golden retriever — Dr. Paws photograph. General editorial context, not a diagnosis.

A few things to keep in mind.

The exact species, age, weight and formulation matter when choosing a medicine.
An article can prepare you for a visit; it cannot prescribe for your pet.
Call an open hospital for urgent symptoms or suspected medicine exposure.

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Cats and lilies: call now, even before symptoms appear

If your cat may have chewed a lily, licked its pollen or drunk water from a lily vase, contact an emergency vet immediately.

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My dog ate chocolate: take the wrapper and call the vet

Call a vet promptly if your dog has eaten chocolate or a cocoa-containing product.

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Xylitol and dogs: the sugar-free label worth acting on

If a dog may have eaten xylitol, contact an emergency vet immediately, even before symptoms appear.

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Can I give my pet a human painkiller? Call before opening the bottle

Do not give a dog or cat a human painkiller unless a vet has specifically prescribed that product for that animal.

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A cat tilting their head or losing balance: arrange an assessment

A sudden head tilt, falling, circling or unusual eye movements needs prompt veterinary contact.

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Cat ear mites: confirm the cause before choosing the drops

Ear mites can cause intense scratching and dark ear debris, but debris alone does not confirm them.

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Cloudy eyes and cataracts: what an examination can separate

Not every cloudy eye is a cataract. Learn what to record, when to call urgently and what to ask about an eye examination for your dog or cat.

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Tooth resorption in cats: why the dental X-rays matter

A cat may keep eating despite painful tooth resorption. Understand the role of examination, dental imaging and a clear aftercare plan.

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Feline gingivostomatitis: a plan for a very sore mouth

Chronic mouth inflammation in cats needs more than a tartar explanation. Prepare for examination, dental imaging, treatment decisions and feeding support.

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Hot spots in dogs: the sore patch and the itch behind it

A wet, painful skin patch can develop quickly. Learn why hot spots need assessment, what history helps and why the underlying itch matters.

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A swollen ear flap: aural haematoma in dogs and cats

A balloon-like swelling of the ear flap needs veterinary assessment. Understand the ear problem underneath it and the questions to ask about treatment.

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A lump near a nipple: mammary masses in dogs and cats

A small or painless mammary lump still deserves prompt investigation. Prepare for examination, sampling, staging questions and an individual treatment plan.

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Lymphoma in cats: questions after a suspected diagnosis

Understand what tests can establish feline lymphoma, why subtype matters and how to discuss treatment, comfort and follow-up without promises.

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Everyday care10 min read

Tick and flea prevention for dogs: checks, medicines and what to do today

A practical dog-parent guide to recognising parasites, safe tick removal, Indian-labelled medicines, reluctant tablet takers and a home plan that works.

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