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Author - Dr. Colleen Cassidy

Important Update from the FDA and Grain-Free Diets

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced through their third status report on June 27, 2019 that they are continuing to investigate a potential link between certain grain-free diets and a heart condition in dogs called canine dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM). At Rainier Veterinary Hospital, our team wanted to be sure...

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Because Her Stomach Hurts and Other Reasons for Cat Vomiting

Cat vomiting is almost never normal. And when mixed with other symptoms like diarrhea, lethargy, or a decreased appetite, it could be the sign of a serious problem. Dr. Cassidy explains the potential reasons for cat vomiting and the steps we’ll take to get to the source.

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New Kitten 101, Part 2: Kitten Vaccines

In the second of our two-part series about new kittens, we review all of the many vaccines your new Purr Box will need to live a long and healthy life. Vaccinations include rabies, feline leukemia, and a few other viruses.

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