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		<title><![CDATA[Ask The Vet: Dog's Red Eye Needs Immediate Care]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[Q: My dog recently developed a red eye. What causes this? Should I try
putting human eye drops in his eye?

A: A red eye can result from any number of diseases, some of which
threaten vision if not addressed quickly. So, when you see a red eye,
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		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/askthevet/s-4053862</link>
 
    <pubDate>Apr/02/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Ask The Vet: Painful Tooth Resorption Common in Cats]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[Q: The veterinarian says my cat has tooth resorption, so I made an
appointment for her to have dental X-rays and probably tooth extraction.
What can you tell me about this condition?

A: Tooth resorption, previously called feline odontoclastic ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/askthevet/s-4047076</link>
 
    <pubDate>Mar/26/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Ask The Vet:  Dog Saliva Is Not Antiseptic]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[Q: After my dog Lola was spayed, her veterinarian fitted her with a
plastic Elizabethan collar, or E-collar, to prevent her from licking her
surgical incision. Fortunately, the incision is healing well. Why do
dogs lick their wounds, and why would...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/askthevet/s-4040114</link>
 
    <pubDate>Mar/19/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Ask the Vet: Anti-anxiety Medication Helps Cat Relax at Animal Hospital]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[Q: My kitty Simba is a pussycat at home, but he turns into a lion every
time we go to the animal hospital. The staff is gentle with him, but he
hisses and growls, and I'm afraid he will bite them. What should I do?

A: Before your next visit, ask ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/askthevet/s-4032684</link>
 
    <pubDate>Mar/12/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Ask The Vet: Gastropexy Prevents Dog's Stomach From Twisting]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[Q: We recently welcomed a Labrador retriever puppy into our family. Our
veterinarian recommends that during her spay surgery, the surgeon attach
her stomach to her body wall to prevent it from twisting. Is this
"gastropexy" procedure safe?

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		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/askthevet/s-4025237</link>
 
    <pubDate>Mar/05/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Ask The Vet: Simple Blood Test Detects Heart Disease in Cats]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[Q: Rambo, my 2-year-old cat, was breathing fast during his annual
wellness exam. His veterinarian said his rapid breathing could be due to
stress, heart disease or a respiratory condition such as asthma.

She did a blood test called NT-proBNP ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/askthevet/s-4017956</link>
 
    <pubDate>Feb/26/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Ask The Vet: Tail Docking Causes Communication Challenges and Pain]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[Q: Our Rottweiler has a docked tail, as do many dogs in the U.S. While
watching a British dog show on television, I noticed that all the show
dogs had natural, undocked tails. Why?

A: Many countries ban cosmetic tail docking, or amputation of the...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/askthevet/s-4010821</link>
 
    <pubDate>Feb/19/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Ask The Vet:  Cats and Dogs Don't Interbreed, But Other Species Do]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[Q: Can cats and dogs breed with each other?

A: No. Their anatomy, physiology and breeding behaviors are too
different.

However, interspecies breeding does occur in some other animals.

Surprisingly, there are more than 40 examples of crosses ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/askthevet/s-4005142</link>
 
    <pubDate>Feb/12/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Ask The Vet: Cats Especially Sensitive to Black Widow Spider Venom]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[Q: Our indoor-outdoor cats are fascinated by the spiders and spider webs
around our house. I am concerned that some of the black, shiny spiders
may be black widows. Are black widow spiders dangerous to cats?

A: Cats are especially sensitive to ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/askthevet/s-3997666</link>
 
    <pubDate>Feb/05/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Ask The Vet: Mammary Tumors Common in Unsterilized Female Dogs]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[Q: I recently adopted Missy, my mother's middle-aged, mixed-breed dog.
She was never spayed, and she has two small masses in her mammary
glands. Are these masses likely to be cancer? If not, should I have her
spayed?

A: Mammary tumors develop in ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/askthevet/s-3990498</link>
 
    <pubDate>Jan/29/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Ask The Vet: Cats Resistant to Tetanus]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[Q: When my cat was injured outdoors, his veterinarian boosted his rabies
vaccination, in case a rabid animal had inflicted the wound, but did not
administer a tetanus shot. When I cut myself in the yard, my doctor gave
me a tetanus shot. Should I ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/askthevet/s-3984228</link>
 
    <pubDate>Jan/22/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Ask The Vet: Secure Dog in Vehicle for Safety]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[Q: My partner and I disagree about whether our dog June should ride
loose in the back seat of the car or sit in the front seat, where she's
usually on the passenger's lap or between us. What's your advice?

A: It's safest for both you and June if ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/askthevet/s-3977314</link>
 
    <pubDate>Jan/15/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Ask The Vet: New Year's Resolutions Help Pets Live Longer, Healthier Lives]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[Q: I love my dog, Jack, and my cat, Annie. They are important members of
my family, and I want to keep them with me as long as possible. What are
the best ways to help them live long, healthy, happy lives?

A: This is the ideal time to make your ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/askthevet/s-3970425</link>
 
    <pubDate>Jan/08/2026</pubDate>
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