Archive for category: Pet Health

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  Ouch! Removing Cactus Needles From Your Dog

  Pet Health January 27, 2012 10:08 am 2 comments

  If your dog got in a fight with a cactus and lost, we explain the tools and tips to tackle the cactus needle removal process.

   
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  How Do I Know if My Cat Is Pregnant?

  Pet Health January 24, 2012 9:48 am

  Sleeping more? Yes. Swollen pink nipples? Yes. Weight gain and enlarged abdomen? Congratulations… Your cat may very well be pregnant.

   
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  Identification and Treatment of Dog Mange

  Pet Health January 20, 2012 9:44 am

  Matted hair, mites, microscopic invaders… What is mange, and how can you tell if your pup has it? Identification and treatment of mange.

   
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  How Do You Calculate Dog Years and Cat Years?

  Pet Health January 17, 2012 9:33 am 1 comment

  If you think you can calculate dog or cat years by multiplying by 7, think again. That’s the OLD way of doing the math.

   
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  Why Is Kidney Failure So Common in Cats?

  Pet Health January 12, 2012 10:33 am

  Cats as young as 3 have been diagnosed with kidney failure, but the condition is more common in older cats. Learn more…

   
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  Phew! Symptoms and Causes of Bad Breath in Cats

  Pet Health January 11, 2012 10:03 am

  When your cat gets up close and personal, do you reach for the breath mints? There could be several reasons for your kitty’s bad breath.

   
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  Evaluating Heartworm Medications for Cats

  Pet Health January 10, 2012 8:03 am

  Preventive heartworm medications can help protect your cat, but are they necessary? Read this quick primer first.

   
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  Caring for a Bird With Splayed Legs

  Pet Health January 3, 2012 12:06 pm

  Birds with splayed legs can still lead a happy life. We explain what causes this condition and how you can treat it.