Nutrition For Dogs With Cancer
When it comes to treating and managing cancer in the dog, proper nutrition is essential for favorable results. The nutritional approach for the cancer patient is quite different than that for an otherwise healthy dog. This video explains those differences. . . .
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Dealing With Fever in Pets
Fever is a common cause of lethargy and loss of appetite in dogs and cats, and it can have a number of underlying causes. Regardless of the cause, it's important that the fever is addressed as soon as possible. . . .
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Taste-Tempting
Everyone who owns a pet knows how challenging it can be to pill a pet, especially if the latter has other plans in mind. For this reason, chewable forms of medications are very popular. Yet these can pose a special risk around the home. . . .
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Buyer Beware
A client brought his new puppy to me the other day for a "breeder guarantee" check-up. Basically, the breeder agreement stipulated that the new owner had to have the pup examined by a veterinarian (at the new owner's expense) in order for the contract's health guarantee to be valid. . . .
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Don't Get Suckered Into This Vaccine
It seems like the types and styles of pet vaccines on the market today outnumber the pets they're designed to protect! While some are good, most are not. There's one in particular that's been around awhile and is still recommended by many veterinarians. Not by this one, though. . . .
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Unexpected Household Hazards for Kittens
Dr. Chris Pinney
Kittens are inherently curious creatures and love to explore every inch of their environments. Having worked as an emergency veterinarian for over ten years, I treated many of these fuzzy patients that fell victim to accidents and poisonings in and around their homes. Here are a few of the stranger cases encountered. . . .
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Why Vaccinating Too Young Can Do More Harm Than Good
Dr. Chris Pinney
Did you know that vaccinating a puppy or kitten too young can predispose them to the very diseases you're trying to prevent? Not only can it give you a false sense of security, but it can also hit you where it hurts - the pocketbook. . . .
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An Insider Source For Free Pet Medications
Like everything else, the price of pet medications seems to be ever on the rise. For many pet owners, these price hikes can dent the pocketbook worse than the fuel pump. However, what if you could get some of these medications for free? Read on... . . .
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Does Neutering Cause Obesity in Housepets?
Contrary to what you may have been told or read on the Internet, neutering (ovariohysterectomy/spay in females, castration in males) does not cause obesity in housepets. That said, neutering can PREDISPOSE housepets to obesity. Here's how: . . .
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What's Causing That Cough in Your Pet?
Is your pet suffering from a chronic cough? There are a number of possible causes for the problem and having some idea of what might be behind it before you visit your veterinarian can help you better assess the diagnostic estimate you may be handed; an estimate that could include hundreds of dollars of tests that may not be necessary... . . .
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The Benefits of Colloidal Oatmeal
In case you haven't heard, colloidal oatmeal is a great product to help relieve itching in dogs and cats caused by allergies. It is known to have antiinflammatory properties and specific anti-itch actions, although the mechanism . . .
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Caloric Guide for Dogs
Do you know how many calories you should be be feeding your dog each day? Most owners overfeed their dogs, resulting in fat dogs and fat pet food bills. This article helps you calculate the correct daily caloric intake for your pet. . . .
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