Believed to effect 1 in 400 cats, feline diabetes often presents itself with symptoms that are very similar to those found in humans. The good news is that feline diabetes is treatable and does not necessarily mean a shorter life span or lesser quality of life for cats. In many cases, early and effective treatment of feline diabetes may even lead to a complete remission, which means that a cat will not continue to need insulin injections.

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Federal regulators said Friday they are investigating potential contaminants in dog treats made in China, as the nation’s leading veterinarian association posted a warning to pet owners that the products might be making animals sick.

The American Veterinary Medical Association, which represents 75,000 vets, issued the statement prompted by members’ reports of numerous unusual cases of dogs suffering from a rare kidney ailment after consuming the China-made treats. Most of the products were chicken-flavored.

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Many online websites provide excellent advice about cat health care. Learning about cat health care online helps you determine if your cat has a medical problem or something less serious. New cat owners learn about proper health care and what the cat or kittens needs to grow up healthy and stronger while living a happy life. Some of these sites actually have veterinarians that offer free advice to the cat owner.

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By Todd Lewan, Associated Press
Published: September 08. 2007 8:42AM

When the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved implanting microchips in humans, the manufacturer said it would save lives, letting doctors scan the tiny transponders to access patients’ medical records almost instantly. The FDA found “reasonable assurance” the device was safe, and a sub-agency even called it one of 2005’s top “innovative technologies.”

But neither the company nor the regulators publicly mentioned this: A series of veterinary and toxicology studies, dating to the mid-1990s, stated that chip implants had “induced” malignant tumors in some lab mice and rats.

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Flea and tick control products can go a long way toward making your pet comfortable–and managing fleas and ticks properly does not always require a visit to the vet.

Still, experts say that too many consumers may not know how to use flea and tick products properly, which can put their dog’s or cat’s life in danger.

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Pets are affected by today’s high pollution, poor nutrition, and growing causes for excessive stress, and are becoming more vulnerable to chronic disease and bad health.

Since their ancient origins, natural herbal remedies are making new strides every day, with botanicals (plants) either singularly or in compounds, and sometimes animal by-products that improve health, appearance, attitude, and performance of pets.

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When a dog has skin problems, we rarely suspect these as food allergies or sensitivities. As most dogs keep eating the same type of dog food for years, the food usually escapes our radar as the problem. But dogs, like humans, can develop sensitivity to any food or additive at any time. Recent estimates indicate that 10 to 15 percent of all allergic skin diseases in dogs are caused by food allergy. In such cases, they should be given allergy dog food, i.e., food that does not cause allergic reactions.

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Anyone who has been to a CPR class is familiar with the basics of mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. First you’ll check to be sure the patient has a clear airway, then check to see if the patient is breathing, check whether the patient has a heartbeat and, if the patient awakens during the process, be careful that you don’t get bitten by the patient.

The American Red Cross has been instructing people in CPR for pets for quite some time now and has classes that include all manner of first aid, including mouth-to-snout resuscitation. You read that correctly; mouth-to-snout.

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