Pet Related Articles
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Cats with Extra Toes
Filed in Cats, Getting a New Kitten/CatCats with extra toes are called polydactyl, and the deformity is not a handicap at all. Quite the contrary, most multi-toed cats have excellent dexterity and often are quite adept at hunting and opening doors or bags of cat food.… Read more
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Allergies
Filed in Cats, HealthAllergies are tricky alien beings. They float around the skies looking for a place to land, or they hide themselves in food, just waiting for the chance to jump out and attack your cat's immune system. When digested or inhaled,… Read more
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Lifetime Pets | The Elderly
Filed in Cats, Dogs, Getting a New Kitten/Cat, Getting a New Puppy/DogNumerous studies in the past have shown us that the positive effects of pets on the elderly are statistically significant enough that they over-shadow the "old school" thinking about pets and the elderly. Studies have shown that the elderly pet… Read more
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Ear Care
Filed in Dogs, HealthA very common malady among dogs is smelly ears. There can be many causes for ear odor. To figure out what type of ear problem you are dealing with, consider the following questions: Is the ear is full of dark… Read more
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Feline Diseases
Filed in Cats, HealthCats, like humans, are susceptible to any number of allergies, illnesses, parasites and diseases. These can encompass anything from fleas, a cold, or a life threatening condition such as Feline Leukemia. When cats become sick they display symptoms similar to… Read more
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Creating your Own Pet First Aid Kit
Filed in Cats, Dogs, SafetyYou want to be prepared in case of a pet emergency, but what things do you need to be ready for an emergency? Seeing your pet in pain or in distress of some kind is a difficult thing to handle.… Read more
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Hip Dysplasia
Filed in Dogs, HealthHip dysplasia, usually a hereditary disease, causes painful arthritis in the hips, primarily in large breed or fast-growing dogs. Veterinarians are able to make the victims of hip dysplasia more comfortable with medication, but other cases may require surgery, including… Read more
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