Category: Health
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Tear Staining
So many darling dog faces are tainted with unsightly stains by their eyes. The dirty-colored fur beneath the puppy eyes make it look as if the pet has the same dark circles that plague humans who lack sleep. Most evident on dogs with lighter coats and white fur, tear staining can make even the cleanest…
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Using Leftovers For Your Dog’s Diet
The typical American family ends up throwing out copious amounts of leftover food every day. Since it is a shame for all that food to go to waste, instead of wiping off the table scraps and tossing them into the trash or compost pile, here are some ways they can be used to nourish your…
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Urinary Incontinence
Accidents can happen to anyone. Some dogs, particularly younger pups, or those that were adopted and may never have been properly potty-trained, have a tendency to eliminate indoors. However, there is a difference between a puppy leaving a mess and a senior dog losing bladder control. Learn to identify the distinctions between accidents and the…
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Helping Your Dog Recover From A Seizure
Witnessing a seizure can be very difficult for a pet owner, particularly if the dog has harmed himself in the process. Nevertheless, pet-owners need to have their wits about them in the aftermath, as some seizures are more dangerous than others and may require them to respond quickly. Here are some helpful tips on how…
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Is Milk Good For Your Cat?
The idea that cats enjoy drinking milk has been propagated for ages. Whether though iconic images, or charming stories of stray cats lapping up fresh cows’ milk from china bowls, it seems to be the go-to food source for visiting kitties. But where did this idea come from, and what makes it so widely de-bunked…
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Top 10 Reasons to Spay or Neuter Your Pet
Old wives’ tales have circulated for decades implying that having a cat of dog “fixed” would jeopardize their health, make them fat and lethargic, or take away their self-esteem. These unfounded myths have discouraged many pet owners from taking the responsible route of neutering or spaying their animals. Here are our top ten reasons a…
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Canine Seizures
One of the most common neurological conditions that canines struggle with are seizures. A seizure is a momentary disturbance of regular brain function, which is usually evident through collapse, convulsions, fits, or involuntary movement of isolated muscles. There are several different kinds of seizures, which can be brought on by the same causes, and…
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Birth Control for Pets
Birth control was once thought to be the privilege of humans alone. However, as overpopulation is an increasing problem in the United States, those working in rescue homes or pet shelters see the benefit of limiting animal’s reproductive abilities without surgery. Additionally, pet owners have also sought other options to limit breeding than simply spaying…
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Pet Pheromone Treatments
Like humans, cats and dogs emit biologically active chemicals called pheromones. They are designed to communicate, calm or attract other animals of the same species for one purpose or another. For example, female dogs emit pheromones near the chest to help their nursing puppies, causing them to relax and nurse better. The biologically active elements…
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First Signs of Dog Pregnancy
Usually pregnancy does not come as a surprise to pet owners. When dogs and cats are not neutered or spayed, it is generally because the pet parent intends to breed them. Stud services can be expensive, leaving breeders anxious to know if the reproduction attempts have worked. However on occasion, “accidents” do happen, and dogs…