Category: Health
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10 Selfless Things People Do for Their Pets
Sometimes we find ourselves asking “Why do we do the things we do for our pets?” From getting up at the crack of dawn for a potty break, scrubbing soiled carpets, to removing eye boogers, pet parents daily show their love through a variety of ways. However, not all expressions of affection are pleasant. Here…
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Making the Difficult Choice: To Put Down or Let Die Naturally
There is nothing worse than realizing your precious pet might be nearing the end of his life. Animals often become like best friends or family members in spite of their brief interludes on earth. Dogs tend to live an average of 12-13 years while cats have live longer, up to 15-18 years. When you witness…
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5 Signs of Arthritis in Dogs
Have you ever heard a pet-parent say the phrase “He’s just slowing down”? Many dog owners describe their pup’s energy decreasing, or their enthusiasm seeming to take a hit as they get older. While aging is normal process that dogs go through, the pup might be facing a more menacing struggle. The “slowing down” may…
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Preventative Healthcare for Cats and Dogs
The best medication is the kind you never need to take. One of the greatest ways to ensure a medication-free life for your pet, is to help him maintain a healthy lifestyle. Keeping him emotionally well, mentally stimulated and physically fit is an ideal way to protect against harmful diseases and provide a safeguard for…
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Vet Visit Checklist: Preparing for Your Pet’s Physical
Most pet parents assume when they take their cat or dog to the vet, that their only job is to make sure the pet survives the car journey and arrives there safely. While driving with pets can be traumatizing for the animal, and can cause motion sickness, the pet-owner has far more responsibility that simply…
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How to Treat Cat Pica
There may be several reasons that your cat has the behavioral issue of pica, yet because it could be a signal for a concerning health problem, visiting the vet is necessary. If you notice a pattern of your cat gravitating toward inedible items, and attempting to eat them, then the first course of action is…
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Pets’ Annual Physical Exam: What To Expect
Are you about to take your cat or dog to the veterinarian for their first annual physical? Before you hop in the car, educate yourself about the kinds of inspections your pet should receive in his annual exam. Though any vet worth his salt will give a thorough review of everything in this list, be…
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Whipworms
Whipworm (also known as trichuris trichiura) is one of the five most common worm parasites that infect dogs and cats. These whip-shaped worms pass through their host’s excrement, and disintegrate into the soil, ground, or surfaces where other animals and humans frequent. If the infected particles are passed to the mouth or nose or are…
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Heartworms
Heartworms are one of the most serious parasites an animal can contract. Beginning as microfilaria in the bloodstream mosquitos, the insects store the bacteria in their salivary glands, which then develop into infected larvae which the mosquito deposits into the animal it stings. The larvae then begins to develop inside the host animal for the…
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Tapeworms
These long segmented worms grow much longer than other parasites, and contain reproductive organs in each section of their bodies. Because of this, tapeworms can be very uncomfortable for the host, whether cat, dog or human. Tapeworms absorb nutrients through their skin, attaching to the intestinal walls where they reside. Though there are several types…