Dr. Sharon Butzke DVM (Veterinarian)

Sharon has been drawn to animals for as long as she can remember. She was raised in Ontario, Canada and fulfilled her childhood dream when she obtained her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from the Ontario Veterinary College in 2009. Since then, she has worked in a variety of small animal clinics, with a focus on cats and dogs. She loves sharing her knowledge and empowering people to take the best possible care of their pets! Sharon currently resides in British Columbia with her husband, daughter, and a loveable Great Dane named Parker. 

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Cat Bladder Cancer: When to Euthanize (Vet Explained Signs & Advice)

Having to make the decision to euthanize a beloved companion is one of the hardest parts of being a pet parent. Even if your cat has been diagnosed with a terminal illness, knowing exactly when to say goodbye is tricky. Naturally, we want to keep our fur babies with us for as long as possible, […]

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Hepatitis in Cats: Vet Explained Signs, Causes, & Care

You may not have heard of hepatitis in cats (more accurately referred to as cholangitis/cholangiohepatitis), but it is one of the leading causes of liver disease in our feline friends 1. This article will explain the different types of inflammatory liver disease that occur in cats, as well as their causes, signs, treatment, and prognosis.

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How Common Is Cat Scratch Disease? Facts & Prevention Tips (Vet Answer)

Cat scratch disease is caused by a bacteria called Bartonella henselae and is, fortunately, rare in the United States. A retrospective study performed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) looked at years of health insurance data (for the period of 2005–2013) for adults under 65 years of age1. As a result, the authors

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Anisocoria in Cats – Causes & Care Guide (Vet Answer)

Cats are known for their beautiful eyes. They even have special pupils that change shape! When fully open (dilated), their pupils are round, but when constricted, they have a vertical ellipse shape. Pupils change size to regulate how much light enters the eyes. This process is not under conscious control; it occurs in response to

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Can a Cat Get Parvo & Can They Get It from a Dog? Our Vet Explains

Cats have their own type of parvovirus, called feline panleukopenia virus (FPV). But they do not get it from dogs. While cats have been shown to carry and shed certain variants of the dog parvovirus (canine parvovirus type-2), aside from a few reported cases it is not currently thought to be a common cause of

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8 Interesting Facts About Ticks and Cats (Vet Answer)

If the idea of finding a tick makes you shudder, you are certainly not alone! Hopefully, if you live in an area where ticks are commonly found, you thoroughly check yourself after spending time outdoors. You have probably heard that dogs should be checked regularly for ticks, too, but have you ever thought about your

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