Author: Esther Johnson
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The Problem of Pet Obesity
Like many of their owners, domestic cats and dogs in America are growing ever larger. From feeding pets table scraps, giving too many treats, overfeeding, and failing to provide pets with sufficient exercise and activities, the health of dogs and cats is dramatically suffering. Here is a quick look at why pet obesity has been…
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Reasons to Own a Pot-Bellied Pig
Not everyone is suited to own a dog or a cat. But for many, even the idea of a gerbil, a lizard, or a parakeet doesn’t sound appealing either. Instead of jumping right to exotic pets that may be expensive to keep and provide a stable and balanced life for, maybe owning a pot-bellied pig…
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5 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Keep A Wild Animal
Anyone that spends a decent amount of time outdoors has probably seen an adorable wild animal out in nature at some point or another. A little bunny, a sweet chipmunk, or maybe even a salamander, a frog, or raccoon might have made you swoon and wish you could take the creature home to raise as…
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Pregnant Women And Cats
Having a new baby is a life-altering event, especially if you are the proud owner of pets. There are many cautionary tales about cats interacting with babies or pregnant women getting sick from their pets. Below is a simplified summary of what all cat-owners need to be aware of while pregnant, as well as how…
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Cat Scratch Disease – Prevention and Treatments
Cat Scratch Disease (CSD) occurs often when kittens infected with B. henselae play too roughly with someone and break the skin with their nails or teeth. The symptoms of CSD, (also known as “cat scratch fever”) can include a variety of uncomfortable ailments. If you have been diagnosed with CSD, here are the best treatment…
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7 Things Dogs Hate
Think your dog just adores everything you do, no questions asked? Wrong! Though canines do have the reputation for being more laid-back than their finicky feline friends, this does not mean that our behaviors don’t perturb our pets at times. Find out what humans do that drive dogs up the wall. The Naughty List! Over-vocalization.…
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Scottish Folds and the “Buddha Pose”
Scottish Fold cats are a unique breed known not only for their famously curled ears, but also for a number of distinct stances and poses that few other feline breeds often mimic. It all starts with the famous stance, like the one pictured here: Couldn’t help but to steal my cousin’s photo of her standing…
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Communicating Safely and Effectively With Deaf Pets
When an animal loses one of the key senses such as sight or the ability to hear, communication can become very challenging. Recognizing that your pet has suffered from hearing loss will necessitate some adjustments to your lifestyle, training and communication methods. Your pet now faces other hazards that would not be an issue for…
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Getting Scratched by a Cat
Felines love playtime with their owners, but even the most well-behaved kitty-cats can occasionally get carried away. Anyone that has owned, fostered, watched or bathed a cat knows that getting scratched is not fun, especially if the scrape happens to get infected. Here are some quick tips and words of advice when it comes to…
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How to Stop Your Cat From Spraying
Though spraying is a natural part of a feline’s survival instinct, it can be a very frustrating issue to deal with as a pet owner. Not only will you find yourself constantly welcome by unpleasant odors, but you also may be scrubbing the stench off on many surfaces, if the problem remains unchecked. If your…