Category: Pet Health
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“Less-Adoptable” Pets Have Just as Much Love
Pets come in all shapes and sizes with their own unique quirks. While many furry friends are adopted as happy additions to loving families, there are some animals that are […]
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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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Lamb Treats Sold in Washington Recalled
LA-based company Pet Center, Inc. is voluntarily recalling their Lamb Crunchy’s dog treats due to Salmonella contamination. The treats were sold in California, Colorado, Washington, and Wisconsin. Colorado health authorities […]
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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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Your Pet’s Diet and Health
Most of us overindulge a little over the festive period and start January with a diet and detox – but what about our pets? A recent survey from Melton’s Town […]
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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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The Fourth of July can be a bummer for your pets . . .
. . . But just follow these safety tips from the ASPCA to make it less stressful! For many people, nothing beats lounging in the backyard on the Fourth of […]
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As the weather heats up, know how to protect your pet!
We all love spending the long, sunny days of summer outdoors with our furry companions, but being overeager in hot weather can spell danger, ASPCA experts warn. “Most people love […]
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It’s Puppy Mill Action Week — say NO to puppy mills!
This article reprinted courtesy of http://www.petplay.com/blog “Life is as dear to a mute creature as it is to man. Just as one wants happiness and fears pain, just as one […]
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Thinking of declawing? Know the facts!
Why people declaw cats People often mistakenly believe that declawing their cats is a harmless “quick fix” for unwanted scratching. They don’t realize that declawing can make a cat less […]
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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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A moisture-rich diet: your cat’s health depends on it!
See catinfo.org for the full version of this great article by Lisa Pierson, DVM. Why are we feeding our cats a carbohydrate-laden diet? In their natural setting, cats—whose unique biology […]
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10 tips for proper pet dental care
LOS ANGELES – February is National Pet Dental Month, and the veterinarians of VCA West Los Angeles share their tips, facts, and advice for caring for your pet’s dental health. Oral […]