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What's all the chatter about? A primer on jaw‑opening reflex in dogs and cats It is important to distinguish between chattering and tooth grinding. Tooth grinding can be seen in both dogs and cats, but it is more common in cats. This month’s column will discuss common causes of jaw chattering in dogs and cats.

Cat declawing now banned in California California has banned elective cat declawing with the signing of AB 867, allowing the procedure only when medically necessary to protect the cat’s health.

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Role of pets in mental health supports highlighted in new online resource Developed in response to growing demand for resources, the online hub features educational materials on the science of the human-animal bond, animal-assisted interventions, and mental health guidance for pet owners.

Chocolate toxicity in pets spikes during the holidays, claims show Holiday sweets can spell trouble for pets‑new data show chocolate toxicity cases surge nearly 40 percent from October through December, with December incidents almost doubling from the month before.

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