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  • Top Dog Vaccines: Is Your Dog Fully Protected?

    Most communities require that dogs be vaccinated for diseases like rabies and distemper. Additionally, puppies receive a series of vaccinations to protect them from disease throughout their lives. But, did you know that there are other vaccines available for your dog? Talk to your vet about some of these less-common medications that can help your dog stay healthy and strong.  Kennel Cough Bordetella is a disease that can cause an annoying, hacking cough in dogs.
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  • What To Expect During Your First Canine Dental Cleaning

    Just like going to the dentist can be nerve racking for you, it can also be nerve racking for your dog. Your first trip to the dog dentist to get a canine dental cleaning will go much smoother if you are calm and understand what is going to happen. Your dog will be able to sense that you are calm, and this will calm down your dog as well. Scheduling An Appointment
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  • Get That Skunk Smell Off Your Dog

    Few things smell as bad as when a skunk sprays your dog. It is important to remember that your dog also finds the smell unpleasant. If you don't help your dog out, they will just have to live with the smell until it goes away naturally. Here are a few ways you can help your dog out and get rid of that horrible smell. Wash Your Dog Outside In order to keep your dog from rubbing up against the furniture in your house and spreading the smell, you may want to wash them outside.
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  • Is It Okay To Share "People Food" With Your Cat?

    You're sitting down at the table enjoying your meal, when your kitty comes and looks up at you with longing eyes. You want to share some of your meal with your pet, but you've heard human food is bad for cats. Is it safe to give kitty a bite of chicken, or should you ignore those longing eyes and keep your meal to yourself? The answer is: it depends. Some human foods are okay for cats to enjoy once in a while, while others can be downright dangerous.
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  • Small Dog Vomiting In The Middle Of The Night? Know How To Help

    Life doesn't always happen during business hours. It seems inevitable that if you, a family member or your pet is going to need medical attention, it's going to happen at night or on the weekend at some point. You could go to bed believing that all is right with the world, and then suddenly your small dog starts vomiting. You're awakened in panic, not knowing what to do. This guide hopes to shed some light on how to make their little belly feel better until you can get them to the vet.
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  • The Dos And Don'ts Of House-Training Your New Puppy

    Adopting a puppy can be a wonderful experience, but one challenge most new puppy-owners face is that of house-training the dog. In order to do so successfully, you're going to need a great deal of patience and time. Ultimately, however, your puppy can be trained to go potty outdoors without an issue. To ensure the process goes as smoothly as possible for you, there are a few things you should know.
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  • Common Ailments Your Newly Adopted Kitten Might Bring Home

    Sometimes kittens that are adopted can come along with illnesses or parasites that need to be treated. If your kitten was living outside or spent time in a shelter, there are common ailments that you can look out for. Here are five common kitten health problems that you might have to have your veterinarian treat after you bring home an adopted kitten. 1. Fleas Fleas can carry diseases that can make your kitten generally uncomfortable.
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  • Excessive Dog Hair Loss: How To Identify And Prevent It

    Hair loss in dogs is normal to a certain extent, as old or damaged hair is regularly discarded by the body to give space for a new, healthy coat to grow. However, excessive shedding could indicate an underlying condition called "alopecia," which basically refers to a deficiency in the dog's hair coat that causes excessive hair loss accompanied by symptoms such as scratching, skin inflammation and baldness. If you notice that your dog is shedding too much hair with the loss accompanied by bald patches, itching, crusting and inflammation, then it is time to take him to a vet.
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  • Frugal Fido: How To Minimize Your Dog's Veterinary Expenses

    Dogs are often more expensive than what new owners expect. While no dog is guaranteed to live a long and healthy life, you can minimize your potential veterinary expenses if you take these two things into consideration: Mixed Breed or Purebred? Mixed breed dogs are overwhelmingly cheaper to own than their purebred counterparts. For starters, the base price of buying a mixed breed is usually lower than the purchase price of a purebred.
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  • How to Detect & Treat Hyperthyroidism in Your Cat

    Just like humans, cats can also suffer from hyperthyroidism, which can cause a wide range of health problems. Hyperthyroidism is characterized as a glandular disease where your cat's circulating levels of thyroxine hormone are present in excess amounts in the cat's bloodstream. It's important to be able to recognize the symptoms of hyperthyroidism in your cat and offer the appropriate treatment to maintain your cat's health over the years. Symptoms of Hyperthyroidism
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