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  • 5 Tips For Dealing With Dog Seizures

    Whether it is due to epilepsy or another underlying health condition, watching your dog go through a seizure can be quite scary. Even though your pup is in no pain, a seizure can make him disoriented and cause brain damage. That is why it is important to know what to do. Here are five tips for dealing with dog seizures: Do Not Panic When your dog falls to the ground and shakes uncontrollably, it is easy to panic.
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  • Do You Know The Signs Of Food Poisoning In Your Pets?

    Each year, pet products are recalled because they have been contaminated with salmonella or listeria. While these two foodborne pathogens can make humans very sick, can they affect pets in the same way? Signs of Salmonellosis Both dogs and cats can carry Salmonella bacteria without getting sick. In fact, the most common type of Salmonella bacteria is found in as many as 36 percent of healthy dogs and 18 percent of healthy cats.
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  • Tooth Abscesses And Your Pet

    Like humans, your pets can suffer from dental problems. They also need regular checkups and brushing to keep their teeth in good condition. Without good care, pets can develop a wide range of dental issues such as cavities and gum disease. One painful problem a pet can have with his or her teeth is an abscess. What causes an abscess: Abscesses occur when an infection forms at or around the root of the tooth.
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  • Taking Care Of Your FIV Positive Cat

    Your veterinarian has diagnosed your cat as having the feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV), which it may have picked up from another cat in the neighborhood. This is not a death sentence for your cat, but it will need your help to live out a long and comfortable life. Here is how you can take care of your feline companion so you'll continue to enjoy years of each other's company. The Virus Suppresses Your Cat's Immune System
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  • 4 Things Rabbit Owners Need To Know About Pasteurellosis

    Pasteurellosis, also known as snuffles, is a serious respiratory disease that can affect rabbits. Here are four things you need to know about it. What causes pasteurellosis? Pasteurellosis is caused by pasteurella multocida, a type of bacteria. This bacteria is naturally present in many healthy rabbits' bodies, but it doesn't make all of them sick. If your rabbit remains healthy, its immune system can keep the bacteria under control, but if it gets sick or stressed, the bacteria may take the opportunity to multiply and cause infection.
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  • Post Op Care For Your Spayed Or Neutered Pet

    Most pet owners know that spaying or neutering their pets helps prevent unwanted litters, and the majority of shelters will even perform the surgery before they make pets available for adoption. If you have a dog or cat that needs to have the operation performed, there are some things you should know about the care they will need afterward. While it is not major surgery, keep in mind that your pet has just undergone surgery that required full anesthesia, so they will need some extra assistance for a while.
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  • Talking With Children About Sick Pets

    If you have a pet that is ill or aging, this can be hard for everyone in the family to bear. This can be a good opportunity to teach your child about saying goodbye to a pet and how to care for a pet that might not recover from an illness. Here are four tips when it comes to talking to kids about sick pets. 1. Be Honest With Your Child
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  • Five Easy Tips To Avoid Unexpected Medical Costs For Your Senior Dog

    Keeping your dog healthy as they age can be difficult if you are uncertain over what kind of changes you need to make in their care. Senior dogs typically exert less energy and are vulnerable to health risks that may not be present when they are younger, making it important to make some changes. To avoid expensive trips to the vet clinic, look into how you can limit your visits and medical treatments with the right care.
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  • Why Understanding Your Dog's Brachycephalic Skull Anatomy May Be The Key To Keeping Your Pet Healthy

    Dog breeds are fantastically varied in their physical and personality characteristics. One of the most beloved features of certain dog breeds is brachycephalia, identified by a short snout and domed head. Brachycephalic breeds are prone to certain health problems, but with very little effort, you can keep your pet healthy and happy. What is Brachycephalia? "Brachycephalia" is a specific canine head shape, as determined by the cephalic index. The "cephalic index" is a number generated by multiplying the dog's cranial width by 100, and dividing that number by the cranial length.
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  • Urinary Tract Infections In Cats: A Basic Guide

    Cats do a good job hiding their pain which is why many diseases can go undiagnosed. Fortunately, urinary tract infections are one disease that cats will have more difficulty hiding which will allow you to seek proper treatment. Below is an overview of feline urinary tract infections, symptoms you may notice, and how it's treated. What is a Urinary Tract Infections in Cats? Urinary tract infections are an infection that can effect the entire urinary tract, from the kidney, to the bladder, to the urethra.
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