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What to feed your pet? What is the best Diet for your pet?

April 14, 2010 Cats

What to feed your pet? What is the best Diet for your pet? The whole food thing just does not go away. I would hazard a guess that most of you have heard about the ‘risks’ of feeding a Home Diet..

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Why Your Dog Should Have A Healthy Diet

April 5, 2010 dog care

Our dogs are quickly following in the footsteps of their human companions in consuming a junk food diet. It is estimated that around 30% of dogs in the United States are obese. There is no strange coincidence that overweight people own obese dogs while healthy fit people own slim healthy dogs.

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Don’t let your dog be a Couch Potatoe! Exercise Your Dog

April 4, 2010 Dogs

Exercise is as important for our dogs as it is for us. While many pet owners may understand that puppies and healthy adult dogs need regular daily workouts, we must not forget that senior dogs will benefit from regular exercise as well. It’s very important for aging dogs to stay active.

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How To Identify Feline Urinary Tract Infection Symptoms

April 4, 2010 Cats

What could be more heartbreaking than an ailing pet? A little helpless creature in the throes of agony is hardly a happy sight for anyone to have around, let alone the loving pet owner. If you know how to identify feline urinary tract infection symptoms, you are more likely to be able to prevent your [...]

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The need for new cancer treatment for dogs

March 25, 2010 Native Remedies - Pet Alive

The need for new cancer treatment for dogs. Despite a good prognosis for some types of cancer, due to the fatality and toxicity of the medication associated with it, pet owners are often confronted with a dilemma whether to go for a treatment or not. Most of the times, cancer in dogs occurs in old age making dogs more vulnerable to the side effects of conventional treatment. Surgery has a limited scope in as far as it can only excise parts of the tumor.

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Pet dog recovers from H1N1

March 25, 2010 Pet Stories & Videos

CBC News
A dog in New York has been confirmed to have the pandemic
strain of H1N1.
The pet, a 13-year-old mixed breed, seemed to have caught
the virus from his owner, Michael San Filippo, a spokesman
for the American Veterinary Medical Association, said Tuesday.
It is the first reported case of H1N1 in a dog, but other
pets, including cats and [...]

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Pet Care: Treating Diabetes at home

March 23, 2010 Ping.fm

As you know, there are many, many pet health problems
that can cause you and your pet to visit the vet.
There are some pretty common problems that occur
again and again. In Fact there is even a TOP 10 List that the Pet
Insurance companies publish. Diabetes being Number 10

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Owners outraged over botched surgeries, medication errors, misdiagnoses

March 12, 2010 Pet Stories & Videos

Wrong-site surgery and medication overdoses, for instance, are among
the so-called “never events” regarded as inexcusable in a human
health care setting.

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Treat Dogs Fleas Naturally

March 12, 2010 dog care

Does your dog have a flea problem? You have probably been to the pet store to find a product that will rid your pet of those pesky little varmints.

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Getting the Right Amount of Exercise for Your Dog

March 11, 2010 dog care

Dog’s who exercise judiciously are happier, healthierand better behaved. The cardinal rule is to remain consistent — create a routine and
stick to it.

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Pet Care: Dental care in your pets

March 9, 2010 Pet Care

Your pet needs dental care – regular, professional care from your veterinarian, as well as care at home from you. The American Veterinary Dental Society recommends that pet owners follow three basic steps:

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10 Tips for a Lifetime of Good Health for Your Pet

March 5, 2010 Pet Care

ASPCA Our advice isn’t intended to replace regular visits to your veterinarian—just to offer some practical ways to ensure that your pet remains in the best possible health throughout his or her life.

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Antioxidants and immune system vitamins for dogs

February 14, 2010 Dogs

While inefficient or over active immune systems can cause diseases, other diseases can also compromise the immune system’s ability to combat diseases.

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Common Canine Illnesses and Ways to Avoid Them

February 13, 2010 Dogs

A dog can’t tell you when he is feeling sick. Paying attention to his behavior and habits will give you a clear sign when something is wrong. Here are some common canine illnesses and ways to avoid them. These common canine illnesses are caused by outside influences, such as ticks, fleas, parasites, not to mention interaction with other dogs that may have fleas or ticks, or ear mites

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Pet Care: Common Household Items that are Poisonous to Pets

February 13, 2010 Pet Care

There are many common household items that can pose a threat to animal companions. Even some items specifically meant for pets could cause health problems. Is your home and yard PET Proof?

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Pet Care: Steps to recognize the first signs of liver failure in pets

February 13, 2010 Native Remedies - Pet Alive

The liver in cats and dogs is more susceptible to liver disease. Its large size indicates its criticality to overall health. The liver is the main filtering and clearing organ of the body. When diagnosed early, treatment of liver disease can be very rewarding.

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Dog health problems: 7 Signs your pet needs a supplement

February 9, 2010 Ping.fm

Supplementing pet food often upsets the balance and may lead to a variety of health problems. A dog nutrition supplement that covers multiple dog health requirements may be exactly what your dog needs. After all, What is it that you have every morning … To maintain dog health, consider giving a pet vitamin supplement.

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cat health problems: Fatty Liver Disease in cats

January 31, 2010 Cats

Cholangitis, and Hepatic Lipidosis, the two most common types of feline liver diseases, can lead to liver failure if they are not treated in time.

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Pet Care – Valentine’s Day Tips

January 29, 2010 Pet Care

Valentine’s Day can be as much fun for pets as it is for humans if dangerous foods, flora and other items are kept out of paws’ reach. Each year our poison control experts see a rise in cases around February 14, many involving chocolate and lilies, a flower that’s potentially fatal to cats. So please heed our experts’ advice—don’t leave the goodies lying around on Lover’s Day.

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Symptoms of liver cancer in dogs

January 26, 2010 Dogs

One of the basic characteristics of the liver is its functional reserve power to continue performing despite being affected by liver disease. Like other liver diseases in dogs , liver cancer too is usually diagnosed well after the disease has taken it roots and progressed to dangerous levels. Diagnosing canine and feline liver diseases , including liver cancer requires a comprehensive approach.

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