Pet Health Advice
Tips for keeping your pet healthy, making important health care decisions, and understanding pet diseases.
Dog Sicknesses
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Monday, Sep 29, 2008
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The diagnosis of diabetes in a beloved family dog can be devastating. Can a dog with diabetes live a normal, happy life...
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Friday, Feb 29, 2008
Recently a friend of mine who lives in a rural town on the New York/Massachusetts border learned that her black Laborador Retriever, Shadow, had contracted Lyme disease...
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Thursday, Apr 24, 2008
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Bloat and torsion are two very serious (and sometimes fatal) conditions that often affect large breeds of dogs -- and that always require emergency medical care...
Cat Sicknesses
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Friday, Feb 29, 2008
Many cat lovers are unaware that cats can get heartworm disease, a condition that is usually associated with dogs...
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Wednesday, Apr 02, 2008
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16 Comments
Fiona, a Scottish Fold and one of our five cats, has had eye problems since she was a kitten. She was diagnosed with the herpes virus two years ago, and after some treatment was fine for over a year. Recently I noticed that she was blinking...
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Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Cats are known for being particular. They clean their fur just so, fastidiously cover up their business in the litter box, and some -- like my petite princess of a grey tabby -- love nothing more...
Health Concerns
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Monday, Jan 18, 2010
At 24 pounds, Sam was --- forgive the cliché --- a fat cat. I used to tell his owner, one of my best friends, that he weighed four times as much as the six-pound laptops we had in college. Sam is no longer with us, God rest his little kitty soul...
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Tuesday, Jan 25, 2011
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Whether you've just gotten a brand new kitten or are the proud parent of a 12-year-old Maltese, who's been your steadfast companion through the emotional roller coaster of life, there are certain...
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Sunday, Apr 12, 2009
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2 Comments
Where fleas and ticks are concerned an ounce of prevention is worth about 16 tons of cure...
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Monday, Mar 02, 2009
Last spring, I bought a brand of cat food I'd never tried before. My two cats seemed to like it, but I noticed that they were a bit sluggish for a few days. Then I heard about the infamous pet food recall from...
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Sunday, Jan 03, 2010
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It doesn't sound pretty, but the BARF diet is all the rage for some pet owners. No, they're not forcing cats and dogs to binge and purge. BARF is an acronym for...
Important Health Decisions
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Friday, Jan 30, 2009
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8 Comments
Most cat lovers know that veterinarians do not recommend declawing because of its painful effect on the animals. Some still feel that declawing is the only way they can manage their pets' scratching habits, however.
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Monday, Jan 31, 2011
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Helping your pet maintain an active and healthy lifestyle requires more than serving him the right kibble and putting him on a doggie treadmill. In fact, many of us forget that regular dental care and...
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Friday, Dec 04, 2009
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We've all heard old wives' tales about neutering and spaying our pets. Get the facts!
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Tuesday, Sep 11, 2012
To many people, pets are another member of the family. As such, we like to treat them to a little luxury every now and then to show our appreciation for their loyalty and unconditional affection. Business...
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Tuesday, May 20, 2008
I didn't know it and you might not know it -- but it really is important to brush your cat's or dog's teeth. Dental problems can be painful and have negative effects...
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Monday, Jan 11, 2010
When I adopted my first pet -- a three-month-old grey and white cat -- I took him to the vet recommended by the local animal shelter. Unfortunately, the vet's office was small and cramped and felt dirty...
Aging Pet Care
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Friday, Oct 01, 2010
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You and your furbaby have enjoyed ten glorious years together. You've watched her grow from a frisky little pup learning to potty train to learning to sit on command after snagging more than a...
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Friday, Oct 01, 2010
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When you think of your children, you make almost no distinction between your two-legged ones and four- legged ones. Unfortunately, our fur babies don't have the same life expectancy as our own human...
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