2016
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Tips For Making A Trip To The Vet With Your Cat A Stress Free Experience
If you are a cat owner, you probably hate having to get your beloved pet ready for a trip to the veterinarian. In fact, 58 percent of cat owners believe that their felines hate going to the vet. However, vet visits are inevitable if you want to make sure your cat stays healthy as long as possible and gets the care it needs when medical problems arise. So, if you want to lessen the stress of getting your cat prepared for a vet visit, even when it is an emergency and you do not have much time, heed the following suggestions.
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Three Things Pug Owners Need To Know About Overcrowded Teeth
There are many health problems that can affect your adorable pet pug, including overcrowded teeth. If your pug's teeth are overcrowded, the teeth may be rotated or slanted inside the mouth; this situation can pose many problems for your furry friend. Here are three things pug owners need to know about overcrowded teeth. Why do pugs get overcrowded teeth? Most breeds of adult dogs have 42 teeth, including pugs. In dogs with longer snouts, like beagles and retrievers, there's plenty of room for these teeth.
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3 Dog Supplements To Improve Your Dog's Health
Responsible pet owners are always looking for ways to make sure that their dogs are as healthy and as happy as possible for as long as possible. This often leads to dog owners looking for the best products to boost their dog's health, such as nutritional supplements that can be used to help with everything from allergies to arthritis. Listed below are three types of dog supplements to consider in order to improve your dog's health.
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Seeking A Reptile For Your Child's Next Pet? What Are Your Best Options?
If your child has recently expressed interest in adding a reptile to your family's pet collection, you may be nervous about the different health and habitat needs of a cold-blooded creature. Fortunately, there are several hardy reptiles whose needs are simple enough for a child to handle while still providing interaction and companionship. Read on to learn more about the most kid-friendly reptiles whose habitats and eating habits won't break your household budget.
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Four Ways To Keep Your Dog Safe And Healthy On Vacation This Summer
If your dog is a part of the family, they might even travel with you on family vacations. While this can be fun for everyone, making sure your dog is safe and healthy along the way is important as well. Here are four things you can do to make trips with the family dog fun and safe for everyone. 1. Get a Clean Bill of Health Before you take your dog on the road, bring them to the veterinarian first to ensure that they are ready for the road and don't have any underlying conditions.
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What To Do When You Find A Lost Or Abandoned Animal
Many people have come across a lost or abandoned animal at some point in their lives. You may be confused when it happens to you. Should you simply call animal control or try to catch the animal yourself? The answer, of course, depends on the circumstances. Before you act, evaluate the situation clearly and calmly. On the Road The most dangerous situation occurs when the lost animal is on or near the highway.
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3 Puppy Breeds For A Family Looking For A Big Dog That Loves Water And Will Enjoy Weekends At The Family Lake House
If your family has a vacation lake house, and you are getting ready to get a puppy, then you should consider a dog that loves the water. It will be lots of fun to have the puppy grow up around the water and let them swim in the lake. Your kids can play fetch by throwing a stick out into the water, and the dog can go swim out and bring it back.
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Recognizing and Treating Hind-Leg Paralysis in Sugar Gliders
One of the more common medical problems associated with sugar gliders is hind-leg paralysis, or HLP, which is typically easily recognized by a loss of function in your pet's back legs. Whenever you notice your sugar glider dragging its hind legs like this, you must act immediately to get your pet to an exotic animal hospital and under the care of an experienced veterinarian. This condition is not only often treatable if acted upon quickly enough but also may be pointing to a less obvious medical issue that could pose a more significant risk to your glider.
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Four Health Tips To Help Indoor Cats Live The Good Life
Most vets will recommend that cats stay indoors if at all possible for health reasons. Indoor living can be healthier for your cat, but there still can be a few health-related issues that an indoor cat might face. Here are four health tips that can make your indoor cat's lifestyle healthier and happier. 1. Make Your Home Fun If your cat can have curiosity and get exercise within the home, this can keep them healthier and also keep them from becoming depressed.
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Three Things Bird Owners Need To Know About Zinc Toxicosis
Zinc is an essential mineral, but if your bird is exposed to too much of it, they could become very ill with zinc toxicosis. Here are three things bird owners need to know about zinc toxicosis. How are birds exposed to zinc? Some foods that your bird likes to eat contain a lot of zinc. For example, pumpkin seeds are a major source of zinc, and they're a favorite food for some birds.
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