2015

  • A Pet Owner's Guide To Making It Through Canine Estrous

    Lock up the male dogs in the neighborhood and get ready to brace yourself for a frustrating experience—your female dog is in heat and she just might make you a little crazy before it's all said and done. Trying to keep a girl canine contained when she is dealing with canine estrous is easily one of the more trying things you will ever face as a pet owner. Here is a little information you will want to know about canine estrous to prevent you from losing your patience.
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  • How To Confidentially Trim Your Dog's Dark-Colored Nails

    If you are apprehensive about trimming your dog's dark-colored nails yourself at home, then you will be happy to know that you can learn to safely perform this necessary task. Trimming your dog's nails regularly is important to keep them from breaking and cracking. Cracked and broken nails are painful for your dog and will damage your flooring. Well-trimmed nails are safer for your dog as well as your family members and furniture.
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  • 3 Signs That May Indicate Cancer In Dogs

    According to the National Canine Cancer Foundation, dogs get cancer at about the same rate as human beings. They also say that cancer accounts for half the dog deaths for dogs over the age of 10. It's possible that you may not notice that your dog is sick until it's too late. If you know the signs to look for, your dog will have a better chance of surviving. Here are three common symptoms that may indicate that your dog has cancer.
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  • Chew This, Not That: Three Bad Foods For Your Dog And Three Good Substitutes

    The image of a dog swiping human food off a plate may seem cute, but if the pet gets the wrong foods, the poor pooch could get very sick. If you own a dog, you likely know that foods such as chocolate and onions are very bad, but there are other foods that you should avoid that don't get as much publicity. Here are three foods not to give your dog, and three good substitutes.
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  • 3 Tips for Keeping Your Animal Calm and Behaved at the Animal Hospital

    When you take your pet into the animal hospital for one reason or another, it is important that you keep them as calm and as well-behaved as possible. Chances are many of the animals in the hospital are also feeling nervous and on edge, so each animal owner that controls their pet is helping out a great deal. This article will discuss 3 tips for keeping your animal calm and behaved at the animal hospital.
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  • Why Some Dogs Eat Feces

    Do you have a dog who eats stool? If so, you may find the habit annoying and disgusting. Dogs may eat feces as a result of underlying medical conditions, but healthy dogs may also consume fecal matter. Some dogs may only eat their own feces, but some indulge in the feces of other animals. Your dog is not a weird pooch with disgusting habits. The habit your pet is exhibiting is referred to as coprophagia in medical terms.
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  • Taking Care Of Your FIV Positive Cat

    The animal hospital has diagnosed your cat with the feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV). Like HIV in humans, this virus attacks the immune system so your cat can't easily fight off disease. This virus grows slowly in the cat's body and may have been there for years without showing any symptoms. With some help from you and your veterinarian, your cat can live comfortably for many years. Symptoms of a Compromised Immune System
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  • Getting Your Puppy Used To Certain Handling For Their Long-Term Health

    If you have just welcomed a new puppy into your home, you are responsible for getting your puppy ready for the world. Once thing that will be a part of your puppy's life is letting both you and the vet physically assess them for any ailments and handling needed to keep them out of trouble. Here are three things that you can do to get your puppy comfortable with proper handling that will be a part of their healthy lifestyle as they grow.
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  • How To Prepare Your Aggressive Dog For The Vet

    If you have an undersocialized or aggressive dog, you may be apprehensive to bring them to the vet. If you have adopted an anxious dog from a rescue environment, this might be from no fault of your own. It is up to you to get your dog to a calmer state so that they can have their health evaluated. Here are four things that you can do to keep your dog's aggressive behavior in check and prepare them for veterinarian visits.
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  • 5 Things Guinea Pig Owners Need to Know about Adenovirus Infection

    There are many illnesses that affect guinea pigs, and as a new guinea pig owner, you need to monitor your new friends for signs of illness. Here are five things you need to know about one illness your pigs may acquire, adenovirus infection. What are the symptoms of adenovirus infection? Guinea pigs can be infected with adenovirus without suffering any ill effects; these pigs are carriers and can spread the virus to other guinea pigs, who will then become sick.
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