• Tips For Caring For Your Dog After He Is Hit By A Car

    A dog getting hit by a car is a horrible nightmare for most pet owners. No matter how well you try to protect your dog, there is always a chance that he may dart out of the door or dig under the gate and roam into traffic. The steps that you take after your dog is hit by a car are essential to his survival. Use the following tips to care for your dog after he is hit by a car:
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  • 4 Things Guinea Pig Owners Need To Know About Eye Injuries

    Guinea pigs love to run, play, and explore the world, but their high speed adventures put them at risk of eye injuries. Wood shavings, sharp pieces of hay, and even the nails of other guinea pigs can damage their eyes during play time. Here's what you need to know about your guinea pigs and eye injuries.  What are the signs of eye injuries? Guinea pigs tend to hide any sign that they're sick or injured.
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  • Spay Your Cat For Her Health

    There is a serious problem of overpopulation of cats in the United States. According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), over a million unwanted cats are euthanized each year. This statistic alone is a convincing reason to spay your female cat. What you may not know about are the health-related benefits of spaying of female cats. Reduce or Eliminate Risk of Certain Cancers It stands to reason that removing your cat's reproductive organs will eliminate the chances of her developing cancer or other diseases that attack those body parts.
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  • Keeping Your Cat's Vet Visits Calm

    Since you can't always tell when a cat is sick or in pain, regular veterinary checkups help keep your pet healthy. But even if your veterinarian has lots of experience handling cats, getting your cat to a vet may not be easy. Fortunately, there are things you can do to make the trip less traumatic for both you and your pet. Use a Pet Carrier Cats don't usually enjoy riding in moving vehicles, but a carrier offers a safe way to get your pet to the vet.
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  • Treating Young Kittens And Young Puppies With Flea Infestations

    Flea infestations in kittens and puppies -- particularly those less than eight to ten weeks old -- can be very dangerous. Many people underestimate the risk of these small insects, assuming that they cannot cause much damage. In fact, young kittens and puppies can become anemic, go into shock and even die from a flea infestation, in addition to being in a state of constant distress. Unfortunately, it can be very challenging to get rid of fleas on animals too small to be properly treated but it is possible:
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  • Does Your Pooch Refuse to Eat? How to Correct a Treat-Spoiled Dog

    It is super easy to spoil a dog, just as you can spoil your children or grandchildren. But a spoiled dog is not as easy to notice as a child is. For example, if you frequently give your dog treats, he or she may think that they can have treats instead of the healthier foods you're offering them. Your first thought if they won't eat is that they are sick and you might begin to worry.
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  • Losing A Leg: What You Need To Know About Having A Tripod Dog

    Whether through injury or disease, some dogs end up with a leg that is so broken, or crushed, or infected, or ridden with tumors, that it makes sense to remove it entirely. The good news is that dogs can do well with three legs -- they are affectionately known as "tripods." As an owner dealing with your pet's recent surgery, recovery and ongoing quality of life, what do you need to know about caring for your three-legged animal?
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  • Pet Sneezing Like Crazy? 4 Tips For Helping Your Pet Through Allergy Season

    Does your dog or cat suffer from allergies? Some signs of pet allergies include sneezing, watery eyes, itchy ears or a clear nasal discharge. If your pets exhibits any of those symptoms, chances are that it's suffering from some type of environmental allergy. Luckily, there are some simple treatment methods that will relieve your pet's allergy symptoms. Bring in an Air Purifier The same pollutants and allergens that affect you inside your home could also be affecting your pets.
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  • Three Ways To Keep Your Dog's Dogs From Barking

    Mani-Pedicures If you let your dog's nails grow too long, they can interfere with your pet's gait. Long nails can also grow brittle and break off naturally, leaving your dog vulnerable to infections. Your dog's dew claws are especially dangerous when allowed to grow long; these nails, positioned higher up on your dog's front paws and occasionally on the back, can curl in on themselves, snag and rip off, and become infected.
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  • Keeping Your Cat Free From Dental Disease

    Your cat's teeth are subject to the same dental problems as your own. They will never admit to having dental problems, because they hate going to the dentist as much as you. That's why you must be diligent about looking for signs of tooth and gum problems in your cat. Here are some ways you can help your cat take care of their teeth. Looking for Signs of Dental Problems
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