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Posted on Dec 29, 2015
You're probably aware of the risks involved with pets and hot weather, but did you know that cold weather can also place your pet in serious danger? Not all pets handle the cold the same, namely ...
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Posted on Dec 15, 2015
Have you noticed that your dog has infected sores on their skin? If so, there's a good chance that they have "hot spots." Hot spots, otherwise known as flea allergy dermatitis, is a skin ...
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Posted on Dec 1, 2015
So, you're considering getting a potbellied pig and want to know what you'd be getting yourself into. What are some things that you should consider before welcoming one into your family? ...
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Posted on Nov 17, 2015
Like their human caregivers, rabbits can have epileptic seizures, which can occur when neurons in their brain reach the point of hyper excitability. During an epileptic seizure, the rabbit can suffer ...
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Posted on Nov 3, 2015
Ask any obstetrician or pediatrician, they have stories of patients who rehomed their pets, or worse, drove them down to the animal shelter because they were expecting a child or worried that their ...
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Posted on Oct 20, 2015
Halloween can be loads of fun, especially if you have children or you live in a neighborhood with lots of trick-or-treaters. Even though Halloween usually means dressing up, getting candy, costume ...
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Posted on Oct 6, 2015
As it gets cooler, many horse owners migrate south to warmer spots, such as Aiken, South Carolina or Florida. Warmer regions offer more comfortable temperatures in the dead of winter – an ...
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Posted on Sep 22, 2015
When planning a trip with your pet, make sure that you ensure your pet's safety and comfort. Unless you're able to spend lots of time with your dog while travelling, he will probably be much ...
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Posted on Sep 8, 2015
When we talk about socializing a puppy, we're referring to helping a puppy learn to be comfortable with human society. A society that includes various types of people, animals, noises, and types ...
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Posted on Aug 25, 2015
Goldfish are normally healthy creatures that don't often get sick. The best way to extend the life of your goldfish is to maintain good water quality, take good care of their tank, feed your fish ...
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Posted on Aug 11, 2015
Swimming and hiking are excellent forms of exercise for dogs. However, as dogs get thirsty, they'll often drink water from any available source, such as a puddle, a pond, a lake, or river. ...
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Posted on Jul 28, 2015
Do you have a pet who is always licking their feet or scratching, even though they don't have fleas? Is the constant licking or scratching driving your cat or dog crazy? What many people don't ...
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Posted on Jul 14, 2015
In people, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) refers to a mental health condition triggered by a traumatic event. Can PTSD affect your dog? Although canine PTSD is a relatively new concept, and one ...
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Posted on Jun 30, 2015
Does your cat seem to have difficulty urinating? Is your cat urinating outside of the litter box, or is there blood in their urine? If so, your cat may have Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD). ...
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Posted on Jun 16, 2015
Just like people, it's normal for dogs and cats to slow down as they age. However, when your pet begins having trouble walking, or even lowering their heads to eat their meal, this may be a sign ...
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Posted on Jun 2, 2015
With the popularity of marijuana for recreational and medical use, vets across the country are seeing more pets who suffer adverse side effects after being exposed to the popular drug. Pets are ...
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Posted on May 19, 2015
If you recently brought your dog home from a shelter, or if you boarded your dog and they developed a worrisome cough less than a week later, your dog may have a classic case of infectious canine ...
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Posted on May 5, 2015
Dogs were born with tough feet and pads, right? While most of us are aware that a dog's foot pads can be injured if they step on something like a sharp rock or nail, what many don't realize is ...
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Posted on Apr 21, 2015
When you're cooking or eating a meal, it's hard to look down at those big brown eyes and say "no," but sometimes a little scrap underneath the table can actually hurt your dog. While ...
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Posted on Mar 24, 2015
If you have ever heard, "my puppy died of parvo," then the puppy's owner is talking about the canine parvovirus – a highly contagious virus that can affect dogs of all ages. ...
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