Category: Health
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Feline Leukemia (FeLV)
The Feline Leukemia Virus is the leading viral cause for death and cancer in domestic cats. One of the reasons why this virus is so dangerous, is that cats spread the disease to one another through a host of different ways. The germs can pass by saliva, urine, feces, nursing, and through even sneezing and…
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Facts About Dog Noses
Dogs are extraordinary creatures with admirable skill sets that humans have learned to rely upon. Their ability to identify and pick up difficult scents, track and rescue lost people, as well as identify narcotics, have made them an invaluable resource. Out of all the aspects of a canine’s anatomy, it is the nose which we…
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Feline Asthma: Treatment and Prevention
Asthma is unfortunately an incurable respiratory disease, but with the proper treatment and preventative care, a cat can have a relatively peaceful and undisturbed life. If your cat is showing symptoms of asthma, or your vet believes the animal’s bronchial infection is getting severe, take the necessary steps to create a home environment that is…
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Feline Asthma Causes and Symptoms
In winter, it seems as if everybody gets the sniffles at one time or another. Even cats and dogs can get a chill, or contract kennel cough and other common diseases. However, sometimes the wheezy breathing, sputtering and coughing can indicate a much more serious disease than a cold. Feline asthma is believed to affect…
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Renal Failure in Senior Cats
Felines face a number of common ailments that can make life very uncomfortable. From obesity, to diabetes, to the feline immune virus, cat owners are aware of many of the health issues that frequently occur in their kitties. However, among these are some unfortunate life-threatening diseases that many pet owners are uninformed about. One such…
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Mange: Treatment and Prevention
When a dog or a cat is infected by mange, microscopic mites inhabit their coats causing itching, hair loss, hot spots, and infections. While we have addressed what causes mange, and what the symptoms of certain types of mange are, below are the prevention and treatment tactics to help your pooch stay parasite-free! Mange Prevention…
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Types of Mange
Most of are are familiar with the phrase “mangy dog” without really knowing where the term comes from. It does not simply refer to animals that have a weathered appearance, or maybe look like they’ve spent one too many night sleeping in a gutter, mange is an actual skin disease caused by parasitic mites, and…
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Is it Healthy To Let Your Dog Sleep in Your Bed?
Most dogs are born cuddlers, always looking for quality snuggle-time with their owner. For some people, the idea of dog hair on clean bed sheets, and dirty paws treading on the comforter is too disgusting to bear, while others cannot imagine banishing their pups to sleep alone in another corner of the house. Letting the…
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Canine Body Temperature
The term “hot dog” doesn’t just refer to the favorite food of American baseball fans. A dog’s natural body temperature tends to run high, which can prove alarming for pet owners who fear their precious pups may be overheating. While problems like overexertion and dehydration are viable concerns, most dogs are perfectly fine if they…
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Diagnosing and Treating Tail Injuries
A dog or cat’s tail is more than just their prized body part. Animals need tails for balance and stability, so when this key aspect of their anatomy is wounded or disabled in anyway, the pets begin to suffer. If you suspect your cat or dog’s tail might have experienced some trauma, check for these…