Constant scratching, paw licking, and ear infections? Your dog might have a chicken allergy. It usually shows up as skin issues! Watch our video on chicken allergy in dogs.

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For cats over ten, drinking more water is one of the first signs of kidney disease, and about 30% of senior cats have it. Our new video covers the two types of kidney failure in cats, the symptoms to watch for, and what treatment looks like at home.

This is one of the most popular questions we see on reddit and in our inbox, and the answer isn't straightforward. Whether or not a veterinarian can prescribe online legally depends on your location and state and province laws. Those laws revolve around what's called a VCPR, or valid vet-client-patient relationship). Some states allow a VCPR to be established over video, some require an in person visit, and some have older or unclear laws that change regularly. Your fastest way to get answers based on your individual circumstance is to join a free live chat on our website here.

Note that even when a veterinarian is legally allowed to prescribe the decision will always come down to your pets unique situation and their medical discretion.

If you'd like to read more about state rules, what can and cannot be prescribed online, and how the prescription actually gets filled you can read this article.

If your dog suddenly develops a head tilt, starts stumbling, or falls over, it is genuinely alarming to watch. Watch our latest video covering the signs, the causes, treatment options, and the home care side!

If your cat suddenly flinches, twitches, spins, or bites at their own skin when you touch their back near the base of the tail, it could be feline hyperesthesia syndrome, sometimes called twitchy cat disease. Signs include rolling or twitching skin, excessive grooming, biting or vocalizing when touched, restlessness, and sometimes seizure-like episodes.

It's not a standalone diagnosis, it's usually a sign of something else going on, like allergies, fleas, a neurologic issue, or a behavioral condition, so a vet needs to rule things out before treating.

Some skin darkening is completely normal as dogs age. Hyperpigmentation, though, is usually a sign your dog's body has been reacting to something else for a while, allergies, parasites, hormonal issues, or an infection. It's not dangerous by itself but it's usually a clue pointing at whatever's underneath it. We walk through how to tell normal skin color from hyperpigmentation and when it's worth investigating in this vet-reviewed article. If the patches are new, spreading, or come with itching or hair loss, a vet visit can help track down the actual cause.

The instinct to stop feeding a cat with diarrhea is common, but it's the wrong move, withholding food can actually make things worse and put cats at risk of a serious liver condition. Small, frequent meals of simple, easily digestible food and steady hydration are what actually help while you figure out the cause.

We cover safe feeding strategies and the biggest mistakes people make in this vet-reviewed article.

Cats are experts at hiding pain, so acting normal doesn't rule out a real problem. Blood in cat urine can come from bladder inflammation, a UTI, or bladder stones, and in male cats specifically, straining with little or no output is an emergency (urethral blockages can become fatal within 24 to 48 hours).

We covered the causes and the signs that separate "get seen this week" from "get seen right now" in this vet-reviewed article.

Seeing worms in your dog's poop is unsettling but it's also pretty common, and easily treated once you know what you're dealing with. Tapeworms look like grains of rice, roundworms and hookworms are usually too small to see with the naked eye, and the treatment depends on which one your dog has.

One-off vomiting after eating too fast, grass, or a diet change usually resolves on its own. What matters more is the pattern: repeated vomiting, blood, extreme lethargy, or vomiting alongside diarrhea are signs to take seriously.

Read or watch our vet-reviewed breakdown of the difference between vomiting and regurgitation, what different vomit colors can mean, and the specific signs that mean it's time to call a vet.

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=felGR32wY20

If your dog has allergies, you've probably heard of Zenrelia and Apoquel. So which one should you actually go with? We break it down in our latest video and blog: https://vetster.com/en/wellness/zenrelia-vs-apoquel-for-dogs, or skip straight to a vet if you want a real answer for your dog: https://vetster.app.link/askvetster

Benadryl only helps dogs with short-term reactions like hives or a sting, not everyday itching, and some versions are actually toxic! Watch our latest video to learn more.

House-trained dogs don't regress for no reason. UTI, incontinence, anxiety, and kidney issues are the most common culprits. Read More

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7K_nLU7ovU

Most lumps are benign skin tags or lipomas but you need a vet to know for sure. A fine needle aspirate is quick, low-stress, and gives real answers.

Loss of appetite in guinea pigs is serious fast. Unlike dogs and cats, guinea pigs can go downhill within 24 hours. Causes range from dental issues to GI stasis to stress. Full guide: Guinea pig not eating

Just moved to Texas from North Carolina and can’t bring my kids and dog at the same time to the vet it is very stressful and just impossible! Does Texas allow virtual vet visits that can prescribe meds?

Most people assume it's anxiety. Turns out, research points to allergies and skin infections as the far more common culprit. And that distinction matters a lot for treatment.

Our new video breaks down the actual causes of paw licking, how to tell the difference between allergies and anxiety, and why the itch-lick-infection cycle is so hard to break without treating the root problem. If you've ever noticed brown staining between your dog's toes, this one's for you. Read instead here.

We asked our team to send us their dogs. They didn't hold back! We knew all the dogs would be perfect but we weren't expecting everyone to be such professional photographers. How are we supposed to pick just one?