- Tuesday, June 2, 2009, 16:17
- Pet Care, Pet Health
- 93 views
Treatment: Treatments are directed at limiting secondary bacterial invasion, supporting the fluid balance and overall well-being of the dog, and controlling nervous manifestations.
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- Tuesday, June 2, 2009, 16:12
- A Cat's Life, A Dog's Life, Pet Health
- 165 views
Doggy PodsJust like every single person has his or her ideas about the perfect bed they wish to rest in, the same thing happens for our beloved pets. There is no general rule that one can apply when it comes to choosing a suitable bed for the animals we care for, only that it must suit their size and needs.
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- Friday, January 11, 2008, 10:56
- New Pets, Pet Food Recalls, Pet Health
- 192 views
When summer comes around, so do fleas -- those little creatures that can make your dog's life (and yours) miserable. There are things you can do to minimize the chances of flea infestation and other measures you can take if they have already invaded your home.
First let’s look at ...
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- Saturday, January 5, 2008, 12:00
- A Cat's Life, A Dog's Life, Pet Loss
- 93 views
Anyone who has allowed a pet to become a part of their life understands that a pet is a member of your family. When you lose that pet, whether unexpectedly or from old age, it does not change the fact that a hole has been left ...
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- Wednesday, January 2, 2008, 8:47
- Pet Health
- 89 views
It is alarming to be reminded that dental care is one of the most universally overlooked areas of pet health care. In fact, the majority of pet owners do not provide the dental care that is recommended as essential by their veterinarians. However, your pet’s dental care doesn’t rest with your veterinarian alone. As a pet owner, you play a vital role in helping ...
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- Friday, December 14, 2007, 15:21
- Pet Health
- 50 views
It can be a devastating and disgusting diagnosis when a Veterinarian tells you that your dog has Worms. Even worse, you may actually see the Worms coming out of your dog or in their stool, if they have Roundworms or Tapeworms. Trust me when I say that that can be a nearly traumatic experience. Also disturbing, some of these Worms can even be transmitted from ...
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- Saturday, December 8, 2007, 15:13
- Pet Health
- 38 views
"Magoo was a big, playful Labrador retriever who often got himself into sticky situations..."
So begins a story in the latest report from the ASPCA on foods that may be toxic to dogs. It turns out that Magoo got into the pantry and snagged himself about a pound of raisins. He ate the whole thing, of course.
The ASPCA never mentions Magoo's fate. But they do ...
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- Friday, October 12, 2007, 10:03
- Pet Health
- 46 views
Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) is a clinical condition which is the final result of severe heart disease. It is usual that when a dog has heart failure, heart disease is also present in the body. However, it is true that in some cases, heart disease can be present, but never lead to congestive heart disease.
When high diastolic pressures in the heart build up into the ...
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