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  • Fido's Flatulence Filling Your Air With Foul Odors? How To Nip The Problem In The Bud

    If your dog has developed gas that is making it impossible to be in the same room with them, it's time to take matters into your own hands. Canine flatulence can be downright disgusting, especially since your dog has no way of controlling it. You don't want to make your dog stay outside, but you also don't want to plug your nose for the rest of your life. Luckily, you don't have to do either one.
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  • 4 Healthy Approaches to Ensuring Your New Pet Has the Best Care for Life

    Did you recently get a new dog? If so, you likely want to give them the best care possible. Unfortunately, some people who have never had to take care of a pet do not realize the importance of pet care. Your pet's health will require you to have pet checkups, and there are a few things that you will need to do at home to protect their health too. The following points will help you understand the most important things you can do to ensure your pooch is happy and healthy.
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  • Therapy Birds And Service Pigs? Some New Approaches To Animal-Assisted Therapy

    If you thought that only dogs were suited to providing service and therapeutic benefit to humans, think again. Researchers are discovering many ways that normally undomesticated animals can fulfill a rising need among consumers with physical, mental, and emotional impairments. Ferrets. Ferrets offer consumers a unique alternative to owning dogs to help predict seizure activity. Ferrets are not rodents, but rather are a member of the weasel family and weigh between one and five-pounds.
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  • Allow Your Dog To Age Gracefully: Treatment Options When Your Pet Has Arthritis

    If your dog is getting older and you notice signs that they are slowing down, this does not have to be a normal symptom of aging. While your dog isn't likely to act like the puppy it once was, basic arthritis can be very painful for your pet. With the right medication, food, and exercise, your dog may be able to enjoy a more active lifestyle once again. If you see that your dog is walking slower and struggling to walk up stairs, your dog may be suffering from arthritis, or a more serious condition.
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  • Why Cats With Kidney Disease Shouldn't Be Given Table Scraps

    It's natural to want to treat your kitty to something special, which often means sharing your food with them. Normally, cats can be given certain human foods with no problem, like meat or some vegetables. However, if your cat has been diagnosed with kidney disease, it's important to stop this habit at once. Read on to learn why cats with kidney disease shouldn't be given table scraps and what you can do instead.
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  • 4 Tips On What To Do In A Flood With Your Dog

    Flooding can affect any community at almost any time throughout the year, and when it does, some people may only have minutes to escape a torrent of water coming down the street. This will not be the time to decide what you are going to do with the family dog. You need to prepare a plan ahead of time before you are faced with a flood emergency – especially if you live in an area with a history of flooding.
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  • The Long And Short Of Breed Lifespans

    When you adopt a puppy, you hope that he will be a cherished member of your family for a lengthy lifespan. Sadly, no dog lives nearly as long as his owners, but some breeds live considerably longer lives than others. If your family is contemplating a new canine addition to your household, be aware of which breeds live the longest, those that live the shortest and what you can do to maximize your dog's lifespan.
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  • Dealing With Your Dog's Arthritis: Treatment Options To Consider

    When you have a dog that is getting on in years, you may notice that they have trouble moving around, standing up from sitting or laying down, or suffer from other mobility issues. Once you find out that these issues are not just caused by old age but also be arthritis, you may wonder if there are any treatment options available to your dog that can help them feel and move better in spite of their condition.
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  • Three Tips On Using A Veterinarian

    When you want your cat, dog or any other pet to be well taken care of, you need to be sure that you find the service of a great vet who can look out for you. There are also some tips that you will want to keep in mind in order to make the most of your work with the veterinarian so that your pet is always well taken care of.
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  • Too Much Sun: 4 Steps To Treat Your Dog For Sun Stroke

    If your dog spends a considerable amount of time outside during warm weather, it runs the risk of developing sun stroke. This is particularly true if it doesn't have sufficient shade and water to keep cool with. Unlike humans, dogs don't sweat to regulate body temperature. That means that they need to resort to other methods to keep cool – such as panting or fluffing their fur. Some signs of heat stroke include swollen tongue, thick saliva and labored breathing.
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