Category: Know your pet
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Bloat: All Dog Owners Should Be Able to Spot this Deadly Problem
Bloat is a life-threatening emergency that affects dogs in the prime of life. The mortality rate for gastric volvulus approaches 50 percent. Early recognition and treatment are the keys to survival. Anatomy of […]
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Senior Dog Behavior: What to Expect
Senior Dogs: Common Behavior Changes Puppies have their behavior problems and older dogs have theirs. For older dogs, in many cases it is not that they do not understand the […]
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Know Your Dangers: Common Household Plants are Poisonous for Cats
Cats will chew on plants. And, because they love to climb and explore, it is difficult to keep plants out of their reach. Therefore, if you are going to have […]
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What Not to Feed Your Cat
Although it can be irksome for owners, being branded finicky could ultimately be a boon for cats — especially when it comes to ingesting potentially dangerous foods. “The main drivers of palatability for […]
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The Basics on Bird Care
Nutrition Your bird’s diet is one of the most important considerations of its overall care. Adequate feeding plans may be developed from a wide variety of commonly available foods, or […]
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The Importance of Dog Toys
For dogs and other animal companions, toys are not a luxury, but a necessity. Toys help fight boredom in dogs left alone, and toys can even help prevent some problem behaviors […]
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How Our Pets Understand Us
Research comparing the brain function of dogs and humans found that dogs have “voice areas” in their brains located in the same region as humans. And in both species, this […]
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Is Your Pet Sick? What Should You Do?
When a beloved pet seems a bit “off,” it might be more than just a bad day; it could be a sign of mild sickness or a more serious illness. […]
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Yard’s Best Friend: Your Dog and Digging
Has your dog turned your yard into a moonscape, with craters everywhere? If so, the first thing you should know is that your dog isn’t doing this out of spite […]
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Pitbull mythology debunked
Sarah’s Pet Care does not discriminate based on breed. Pitbulls, Rottweilers, Dobermans, German Shepherds — we love and welcome them all, provided their temperaments and behavior are appropriate for our […]
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Thinking of bringing a new kitten into your home?
Consider two and avoid Single Kitten Syndrome. MEOW Cat Rescue of Kirkland, WA explains why (www.meowcatrescue.org): If you’ve ever raised a litter of kittens or adopted a pair of them, […]
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Ten myths about your pet
Here are some common misconceptions about dogs and cats, courtesy of onlynaturalpet.com . . . 1. A warm or dry nose means a sick dog Regular fluctuations in the temperature and […]