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These are often caused by a skin infection or other potential triggers. Here, our Los Angeles vets discuss what causes hot spots on cats, list signs of the condition, and explain how pyoderma can be treated.</p> 554 <p><a class="cmsi-module-blog-summary-read-more" href="https://www.washingtondogandcathospital.com/site/blog/2024/08/30/hot-spots-cats" aria-describedby="0" data-cy="read-more">Read more</a></p> 555 556 <p class="post-footer"></p> 557 </div><!-- /entry-content --> 558 559 </div><!-- /entry --> 560 <div class="entry group" data-cy="post-entry"> 561 562 <div class="cmsi-post-thumb"> 563 <a href="https://www.washingtondogandcathospital.com/site/blog/2024/08/15/hot-spots-dogs"><img src="https://d2zp5xs5cp8zlg.cloudfront.net/image-106740-400.jpg" alt="Hot Spots on Dogs: What You Should Know" data-cy="blog-image" /></a> 564 </div><!-- /cmsi-post-thumb --> 565 566 <div class="entry-content cmsi-post-summary"> 567 <h2 class="title"><a data-cy="blog-title" href="https://www.washingtondogandcathospital.com/site/blog/2024/08/15/hot-spots-dogs" id="1">Hot Spots on Dogs: What You Should Know</a></h2> 568 <p class="meta meta-author" data-cy="blog-author"></p> 569 <p class="meta"> </p> 570 571 <p>Hot spots that form on your dog's skin can quickly become itchy, painful, and inflamed for your pup. In this post, our  Los Angeles vets list causes, diagnostic tests, treatment options, and preventive care for this common skin condition.</p> 572 <p><a class="cmsi-module-blog-summary-read-more" href="https://www.washingtondogandcathospital.com/site/blog/2024/08/15/hot-spots-dogs" aria-describedby="1" data-cy="read-more">Read more</a></p> 573 574 <p class="post-footer"></p> 575 </div><!-- /entry-content --> 576 577 </div><!-- /entry --> 578 <div class="entry group" data-cy="post-entry"> 579 580 <div class="cmsi-post-thumb"> 581 <a href="https://www.washingtondogandcathospital.com/site/blog/2024/07/30/male-cat-before-after-neutering"><img src="https://d2zp5xs5cp8zlg.cloudfront.net/image-105926-400.jpg" alt="Your Male Cat Before & After Neutering: Behavior & Recovery" data-cy="blog-image" /></a> 582 </div><!-- /cmsi-post-thumb --> 583 584 <div class="entry-content cmsi-post-summary"> 585 <h2 class="title"><a data-cy="blog-title" href="https://www.washingtondogandcathospital.com/site/blog/2024/07/30/male-cat-before-after-neutering" id="2">Your Male Cat Before & After Neutering: Behavior & Recovery</a></h2> 586 <p class="meta meta-author" data-cy="blog-author"></p> 587 <p class="meta"> </p> 588 589 <p>Neutering procedures are commonly performed for male cats to prevent unwanted litters, prevent certain health issues, and even help control some unwanted behaviors. In today's post, our Los Angeles vets explain what you can expect before and after neutering your male cat, including behaviors and a typical recovery timeline.</p> 590 <p><a class="cmsi-module-blog-summary-read-more" href="https://www.washingtondogandcathospital.com/site/blog/2024/07/30/male-cat-before-after-neutering" aria-describedby="2" data-cy="read-more">Read more</a></p> 591 592 <p class="post-footer"></p> 593 </div><!-- /entry-content --> 594 595 </div><!-- /entry --> 596 <div class="entry group" data-cy="post-entry"> 597 598 <div class="cmsi-post-thumb"> 599 <a href="https://www.washingtondogandcathospital.com/site/blog/2024/07/22/signs-infection-after-spaying-neutering-dog"><img src="https://d2zp5xs5cp8zlg.cloudfront.net/image-107446-400.jpg" alt="Signs of Infection After Spaying or Neutering Your Dog" data-cy="blog-image" /></a> 600 </div><!-- /cmsi-post-thumb --> 601 602 <div class="entry-content cmsi-post-summary"> 603 <h2 class="title"><a data-cy="blog-title" href="https://www.washingtondogandcathospital.com/site/blog/2024/07/22/signs-infection-after-spaying-neutering-dog" id="3">Signs of Infection After Spaying or Neutering Your Dog</a></h2> 604 <p class="meta meta-author" data-cy="blog-author"></p> 605 <p class="meta"> </p> 606 607 <p>While the risk of complications after veterinary reproductive surgery is low, our Los Angeles vets still believe you should understand the signs of infections or other issues after spaying or neutering your dog. We'll explain what to expect in the days after procedure and what to do if you suspect infection. </p> 608 <p><a class="cmsi-module-blog-summary-read-more" href="https://www.washingtondogandcathospital.com/site/blog/2024/07/22/signs-infection-after-spaying-neutering-dog" aria-describedby="3" data-cy="read-more">Read more</a></p> 609 610 <p class="post-footer"></p> 611 </div><!-- /entry-content --> 612 613 </div><!-- /entry --> 614 <div class="entry group" data-cy="post-entry"> 615 616 <div class="cmsi-post-thumb"> 617 <a href="https://www.washingtondogandcathospital.com/site/blog/2024/07/15/cataracts-cats"><img src="https://d2zp5xs5cp8zlg.cloudfront.net/image-105183-400.jpg" alt="Cataracts in Cats" data-cy="blog-image" /></a> 618 </div><!-- /cmsi-post-thumb --> 619 620 <div class="entry-content cmsi-post-summary"> 621 <h2 class="title"><a data-cy="blog-title" href="https://www.washingtondogandcathospital.com/site/blog/2024/07/15/cataracts-cats" id="4">Cataracts in Cats</a></h2> 622 <p class="meta meta-author" data-cy="blog-author"></p> 623 <p class="meta"> </p> 624 625 <p>Have you noticed your cat's eyes have become hazy or cloudy? If so, this may be a sign that your feline friend is developing cataracts. Here, our Los Angeles vets offer some insight on cataracts in cats and what to watch for. </p> 626 <p><a class="cmsi-module-blog-summary-read-more" href="https://www.washingtondogandcathospital.com/site/blog/2024/07/15/cataracts-cats" aria-describedby="4" data-cy="read-more">Read more</a></p> 627 628 <p class="post-footer"></p> 629 </div><!-- /entry-content --> 630 631 </div><!-- /entry --> 632 <div class="entry group" data-cy="post-entry"> 633 634 <div class="cmsi-post-thumb"> 635 <a href="https://www.washingtondogandcathospital.com/site/blog/2024/06/30/leash-aggression-dogs"><img src="https://d2zp5xs5cp8zlg.cloudfront.net/image-103148-400.jpg" alt="How to Deal With Leash Aggression in Dogs" data-cy="blog-image" /></a> 636 </div><!-- /cmsi-post-thumb --> 637 638 <div class="entry-content cmsi-post-summary"> 639 <h2 class="title"><a data-cy="blog-title" href="https://www.washingtondogandcathospital.com/site/blog/2024/06/30/leash-aggression-dogs" id="5">How to Deal With Leash Aggression in Dogs</a></h2> 640 <p class="meta meta-author" data-cy="blog-author"></p> 641 <p class="meta"> </p> 642 643 <p>Leash aggression in dogs is a common and often frustrating issue for pet owners. But dogs reacting aggressively while on a leash should be addressed promptly. In this article, our Los Angeles vets discuss leash aggression in dogs, including what may be causing it and how you can prevent it. </p> 644 <p><a class="cmsi-module-blog-summary-read-more" href="https://www.washingtondogandcathospital.com/site/blog/2024/06/30/leash-aggression-dogs" aria-describedby="5" data-cy="read-more">Read more</a></p> 645 646 <p class="post-footer"></p> 647 </div><!-- /entry-content --> 648 649 </div><!-- /entry --> 650 <div class="entry group" data-cy="post-entry"> 651 652 <div class="cmsi-post-thumb"> 653 <a href="https://www.washingtondogandcathospital.com/site/blog/2024/06/15/cat-dog-wellness-exam"><img src="https://d2zp5xs5cp8zlg.cloudfront.net/image-102873-400.jpg" alt="What to Expect at Your Cat or Dog's Wellness Exam" data-cy="blog-image" /></a> 654 </div><!-- /cmsi-post-thumb --> 655 656 <div class="entry-content cmsi-post-summary"> 657 <h2 class="title"><a data-cy="blog-title" href="https://www.washingtondogandcathospital.com/site/blog/2024/06/15/cat-dog-wellness-exam" id="6">What to Expect at Your Cat or Dog's Wellness Exam</a></h2> 658 <p class="meta meta-author" data-cy="blog-author"></p> 659 <p class="meta"> </p> 660 661 <p>Taking your cat or dog in for routine exams is the best way to prevent and identify a variety of health issues in your pet. In this article, our Los Angeles vets discuss what you can expect when you bring your pet in for a wellness exam.</p> 662 <p><a class="cmsi-module-blog-summary-read-more" href="https://www.washingtondogandcathospital.com/site/blog/2024/06/15/cat-dog-wellness-exam" aria-describedby="6" data-cy="read-more">Read more</a></p> 663 664 <p class="post-footer"></p> 665 </div><!-- /entry-content --> 666 667 </div><!-- /entry --> 668 <div class="entry group" data-cy="post-entry"> 669 670 <div class="cmsi-post-thumb"> 671 <a href="https://www.washingtondogandcathospital.com/site/blog/2024/05/30/cat-sleep"><img src="https://d2zp5xs5cp8zlg.cloudfront.net/image-102304-400.jpg" alt="Why does my cat sleep so much?" data-cy="blog-image" /></a> 672 </div><!-- /cmsi-post-thumb --> 673 674 <div class="entry-content cmsi-post-summary"> 675 <h2 class="title"><a data-cy="blog-title" href="https://www.washingtondogandcathospital.com/site/blog/2024/05/30/cat-sleep" id="7">Why does my cat sleep so much?</a></h2> 676 <p class="meta meta-author" data-cy="blog-author"></p> 677 <p class="meta"> </p> 678 679 <p>No doubt about it, cats love to sleep. Our Los Angeles emergency vets are often asked by concerned cat owners if they should be worried that their cat is sleeping so much. When does a cat nap indicate that there may actually be a health emergency?</p> 680 <p><a class="cmsi-module-blog-summary-read-more" href="https://www.washingtondogandcathospital.com/site/blog/2024/05/30/cat-sleep" aria-describedby="7" data-cy="read-more">Read more</a></p> 681 682 <p class="post-footer"></p> 683 </div><!-- /entry-content --> 684 685 </div><!-- /entry --> 686 <div class="entry group" data-cy="post-entry"> 687 688 <div class="cmsi-post-thumb"> 689 <a href="https://www.washingtondogandcathospital.com/site/blog/2024/05/21/first-aid-pets"><img src="https://d2zp5xs5cp8zlg.cloudfront.net/image-102042-400.jpg" alt="First Aid for Pets" data-cy="blog-image" /></a> 690 </div><!-- /cmsi-post-thumb --> 691 692 <div class="entry-content cmsi-post-summary"> 693 <h2 class="title"><a data-cy="blog-title" href="https://www.washingtondogandcathospital.com/site/blog/2024/05/21/first-aid-pets" id="8">First Aid for Pets</a></h2> 694 <p class="meta meta-author" data-cy="blog-author"></p> 695 <p class="meta"> </p> 696 697 <p>We can take extra precautions to ensure we protect our pets the best we can, but sometimes accidents just happen. In this post, our vets in Los Angeles discuss what you should keep in an animal's basic first aid kit and how to perform pet first aid on your dog or cat.</p> 698 <p><a class="cmsi-module-blog-summary-read-more" href="https://www.washingtondogandcathospital.com/site/blog/2024/05/21/first-aid-pets" aria-describedby="8" data-cy="read-more">Read more</a></p> 699 700 <p class="post-footer"></p> 701 </div><!-- /entry-content --> 702 703 </div><!-- /entry --> 704 <div class="entry group" data-cy="post-entry"> 705 706 <div class="cmsi-post-thumb"> 707 <a href="https://www.washingtondogandcathospital.com/site/blog/2024/05/15/cat--wont-stop-vomiting"><img src="https://d2zp5xs5cp8zlg.cloudfront.net/image-101866-400.jpg" alt="My Cat Won't Stop Vomiting: What to Do & When to Worry" data-cy="blog-image" /></a> 708 </div><!-- /cmsi-post-thumb --> 709 710 <div class="entry-content cmsi-post-summary"> 711 <h2 class="title"><a data-cy="blog-title" href="https://www.washingtondogandcathospital.com/site/blog/2024/05/15/cat--wont-stop-vomiting" id="9">My Cat Won't Stop Vomiting: What to Do & When to Worry</a></h2> 712 <p class="meta meta-author" data-cy="blog-author"></p> 713 <p class="meta"> </p> 714 715 <p>While almost all cats will sometimes vomit, frequent or severe vomiting can be a symptom of a more serious issue. 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