We all love spending the long, sunny days of summer outdoors with our furry companions, but being overeager in hot weather can spell danger, warn ASPCA experts. “Even the healthiest pets can suffer from dehydration, heat stroke and sunburn if overexposed to the heat,” says Dr. Lila Miller, ASPCA Vice President of Veterinary Outreach, “and [...]
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What Can Be Done to Treat Arthritis in Cats?
A recent study shows that more than 20% of the older cats in the USA suffer from arthritis. Arthritis in cats causes their joints to deteriorate and cause pain in the tendons, most commonly due to their old age and athleticism. Arthritis is found normally even in people due to less movement and also in [...]
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How is Glucosamine Favorable For Dogs?
Dogs are known to be your best friend that provides good company in your solitude. But like you, your dog can also catch a number of diseases which you should take care of right away once you spot them. A survey in the US shows that over 25% of dogs suffer from various forms of [...]
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Top 10 Reasons NOT To Travel With Pets
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Pet Proofing Your Home
Your pet’s health and safety are at stake and these important checkpoints need to be in place whether you are getting ready for the pet sitter or not. *Household cleansers, furniture polishes, disinfectants, insecticides, antifreeze, fertilizers, perfumes and make-up can be dangerous to dogs. Make sure cupboards and storage areas (garage) containing these items are [...]
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Pet First-Aid Kit
These items should be included in a basic pet first-aid kit. First-aid kits can also be purchased online. Sterile gauze pads First-aid adhesive tape Cotton swabs/applicators Tweezers Scissors Plastic freezer/sandwich bags Small bottle of 3% hydrogen peroxide Styptic pencil or cornstarch (stems blood flow from minor cuts) Antibacterial ointment Antiseptic cleansing wipes A current pet [...]
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Symptoms and Treatment of Ringworm
Even the best kept pets pick up nasty ailments every now and then. Ringworm is not a serious threat to health but it is unpleasant, unsightly, highly contagious and can be passed to humans. What is ringworm? Ringworm is not a worm, but a fungus, of a kind known as a dermatophyte. There are many [...]
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How To Deal With Cat Dandruff
by Leigh A. Peterson The condition of a cat’s coat is a good gauge of its overall health. Cat dandruff, characterized by a dry or oily coat with visible flakes, can be caused by anything from dry air to parasites, obesity, and serious diseases like skin cancer. Therefore, if you see these symptoms of dandruff [...]
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