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  • 3 Reasons To Spay Or Neuter Your Pet

    If you're a dog or cat owner, chances are your pet is pretty much one of your best friends. With that said, while you might treat your pet like a human in some ways, it's important for your animal's health to remember that it is a cat or dog and that it is going to need some specific treatments at the local veterinarian's office in order to live its best life.
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  • Paws Are Not Popsicles: Reasons Why Your Dog Persists In Licking His Paws

    There are various reasons why dogs engage in licking their paws, and since most of the causes of this behavior require some level of treatment, it is important to determine which problem is vexing your furry friend to that you can seek out effective relief and prevent bigger problems. Trauma If your dog is devoting all of his licking attention to one paw in particular, then the problem is isolated to that paw itself.
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  • Did You Pay For A Puppy You Don't Think Is A Purebred? How Your Vet And The AKC Can Help You Find Out

    If you spent hundreds or thousands of dollars on a dog because you thought that they were a purebred, and because you wanted a specific breed of dog, you want to know that you got what you paid for. If your dog is growing and doesn't look like it should, it isn't unusual to be skeptical that the dog is 100 percent the breed you were told. There are a few things you can do to verify it's heritage, and to see if the dog was really what you wanted.
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  • Worried That Your Cat Is Overweight? 3 Reasons To Schedule A Vet Visit Right Away

    If you've noticed that your cat looks a bit heavier than usual, it's important that you do something about it. By allowing your cat to get overweight, they can begin to develop a number of health problems—including diabetes and liver disease. In order for you to prevent these health problems from becoming a reality, you need to schedule a visit to the vet. With their help, you can take care of the following tasks.
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  • FAQ About A Dog That Has Hemangiosarcoma Of The Heart

    Does your dog have a swollen stomach and seem to struggle with breathing? It is important for you to take him or her to an animal hospital to get examined as soon as possible. Your dog has symptoms that are possibly related to him or her having hemangiosarcoma, which is a type of heart cancer. Take a look at this article to find the answers to some of the questions that you might have in mind about dogs with heart cancer.
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  • How To Prepare Your Home For A Pet Adoption Home Visit

    Many pet adoption services require a home visit before a pet can be placed with an adoptive family. These home visits typically require future pet owners to show that they are fully prepared for the arrival of a new pet. The following tips will help you get your home ready for an upcoming visit. Buy Supplies Pets need a lot of supplies. When purchasing supplies for your future pet, consider all your pet's needs, including:
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  • Five Drug-Free Solutions For Your Feather-Plucked Parrot

    Companion parrots may pluck their feathers out of boredom, stress or nutritional deficiencies, and this habit may lead to infection if not caught early on. Treating a feather-plucked parrot with drugs may cause side effects, but fortunately there are natural ways to deter this behavior or treat a parrot that is prone to feather plucking. Holistic methods for conquering this problem are the use of dietary supplements, topical aloe treatments and providing a safe and stimulating environment for your pet to prevent boredom.
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  • Treating Pica: 3 Ways You Can Make Your Dog Stop Eating Inedible Items

    If your dog tends to eat everything it sees, including non-food items, such as rocks, sticks, socks, and plastic bags, it has a condition called pica. There are several causes of pica. Some dogs gobble up items that they don't want other pets in the household to take away from them. Others eat non-food items out of boredom or a psychological condition. Some cases of pica are even caused by certain medical conditions.
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  • My Dog's Tongue Hangs Out All Of The Time. Shoud I Worry?

    When a dog is panting or resting, it's normal for his tongue to hang out. However, what if you notice that your dog's tongue seems to be hanging out of its mouth a lot more than usual--or all of the time? Should you be worried? Causes of a Protruding Tongue It's common for small dogs with flat faces, like pugs and Boston terriers, to have tongues that stick out simply because they may have been born with tongues that are too long for their short oral cavities.
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  • Tips For Cleaning Your Dog's Teeth At Home

    Dental care is important in humans to help prevent things like gingivitis, bone loss and periodontal disease. Did you know it's just as important for your furry companion as well? Although your dog doesn't need to go to the dentist every six months like people do, you should be cleaning your dog's teeth a few times per week. See below for helpful tips to clean your dog's teeth at home.
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