Wondering why your pet is coughing? Check out three common reasons.
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3 Reasons Why Your Pet Could Be Coughing
Category: Newsletter Library, Recognizing Illness
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5 Common Myths About Pets
Category: Newsletter Library, Tips for Pet Owners
Do cats really have nine lives? Find out if these and other pet myths are true.
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5 Ways to Protect Your Dog's Hearing
Category: Newsletter Library, Keeping Pets Healthy
The acuity of your family dog's hearing far surpasses that of humans. Hearing is a critical sense to dogs, and when diminished, will increase dependency on the sense of smell. When a dog hears something, he can hear it without moving his head. Many muscles surrounding the ears help dogs get premium sound
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6 Questions to Ask At Your Senior Pet's Next Check Up
Category: Newsletter Library, Keeping Pets Healthy
Want to keep your senior pet healthy and happy? Ask these six questions at your pet's next check up.
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6 Rules to Improve Your Cat's Diet
Category: Newsletter Library, Cats
Do Not Overfeed "Obesity is the most common nutritional disease seen in cats," says Joe Bartges, DVM, PhD at the University of Tennessee's College of Veterinary Medicine. It is a common bad habit for cat owners to feed their cats too much. Cats only need 24 to 35 calories per pound of body weight each
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8 Common Reasons Why Your Dog is Snoring
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Do you know why your dog snores?
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9 Reasons Your Cat May Be Losing Weight
Category: Newsletter Library, Cats
Does your cat look thinner than usual? One of these nine reasons may explain why your cat is losing weight.
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A Great Tool for Pet Owners
Category: Newsletter Library, Tips for Pet Owners
Apps for Smart Phones Of the 1.3 million apps available, at least a few are related to pets! One is the Whistle Activity Monitor which is a device that attaches to a dog's collar, and has an app to monitor the dog's daily activity. It also can chart food and medications, and can be
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A Guide to Pet Nutrition
Category: Newsletter Library, Nutrition & Food
In 2007, several million bags of pet food were recalled in the United States due to contamination. Though some of the recalls were done by the manufacturers voluntarily to "be safe," some of the recalled food was found to have contaminated vegetable proteins. Several pets unfortunately died, and even
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A Moving Experience
Category: Newsletter Library, Tips for Pet Owners
Did You Know? Fish are the only pets that require no certificates or permits of any sort when they are relocated from one state to another. The more exotic the pet, the more complex the regulations are surrounding its entry into a new state of residence. Moving, whether across the street or
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A Tired Dog is a Happy Dog
Category: Newsletter Library, Newsletter Archive, Fun with Pets
No species on earth varies as much as the domestic dog. Dogs can weigh two pounds or two hundred pounds. We have developed different breeds of dogs to fit all kinds of different occupations. Some dogs such as retrievers are bred to return things to us. Herding breeds such as border collies have been
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Acupuncture as Pain Management for Pets
Category: Newsletter Library, Recognizing Illness
If your pet is suffering from pain or another illness but not responding to traditional veterinary care, veterinary acupuncture may be an effective treatment option. Veterinary acupuncture is very similar to the type of acupuncture used to treat humans. Long, thin needles are inserted at specific pressure
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Acute Kidney Injury in Dogs
Category: Newsletter Library, Recognizing Illness
Leptospirosis is a bacterial, worldwide disease that can also affect humans. Dogs are usually exposed by contact with the urine of affected animals, often wildlife, or by drinking contaminated water. There is a vaccine that can protect dogs from four strains of Lepto. Antifreeze toxicity is another
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Addison's Disease in Dogs
Category: Newsletter Library, Recognizing Illness
Addison's disease is an endocrine disorder where the adrenal glands, near the kidneys, fail to produce enough hormones. This disease is relatively uncommon (approximately one case per 3000 dogs) but it is more common in dogs than humans. It is very rare in cats. The common symptoms of Addison's are
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Adopting a Pet From a Rescue Group
Category: Newsletter Library, Tips for Pet Owners
Are you interested in adopting a pet from a rescue group but aren't sure if it's the best option for you? We answer a few common questions about rescue groups and explain how adoptions work. What Is the Difference Between Shelters, Humane Societies, and Rescue Groups? Shelters are usually run by cities
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Adopting a Pet Is Just the Beginning
Category: Newsletter Library, Tips for Pet Owners
Your Pet's First Wellness Exam Your veterinarian will perform several services essential to the animal's immediate and long-term well being. A typical evaluation will include blood and fecal tests to check for parasites or diseases that might require immediate treatment. Your pet may also
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Advantages & Benefits
Category: Living With Your Pet, Children and Pets
If you’re still on the fence about getting a pet for your child, you should know that there are many benefits of owning a pet for children. Of course, there are responsibilities and other aspects of pet ownership that need to be considered. Owning a pet is a big decision. But there are definitely more
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African Grey Parrots
Category: Choosing Your Pet, Exotics, Birds
There are two subspecies of African grey parrot commonly found in the pet trade - the Congo African grey (Psittacus erithacus erithacus) and the Timneh African grey (Psittacus erithacus timneh). The Congo African grey is slightly larger than the Timneh, and has bright red tail feathers. The Timneh's
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All About Hairballs
Category: Newsletter Library, Cats
Does your favorite feline leave you hairballs as gifts? If so, you’re not alone. Although we love cats for being meticulous groomers, it’s safe to say we don’t like finding hairy presents around the house. Let’s explore what causes hairballs and how to prevent them. What Causes a Hairball? Hairballs
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All About Shedding: Is My Pet Shedding Too Much?
Category: Newsletter Library, Tips for Pet Owners
Not sure why your pet is shedding more than usual. We explore a few reasons that your pet may be losing hair.
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Anemia in Dogs
Category: Newsletter Library, Keeping Pets Healthy
Anemia doesn't just affect people. Your dog can become anemic too.
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Anesthesia Free Dentistry
Category: Newsletter Library, Visiting the Vet
Does your dog have stinky breath? Do your cat's teeth look brown? In fact, periodontal disease is the most common disease that pets develop. It is estimated that 80 to 85% of dogs and cats have some degree of infection. It is not just a cosmetic problem, chronic infection shortens their life because
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Animal Shelter
Category: Choosing Your Pet, Finding Your Pet
Animal shelters, or what used to be known as pounds, are either governmental or private organizations that provide temporary homes for stray, surrendered, or abandoned pet animals. They most often house dogs and cats. The animal is kept at the shelter until it is reclaimed by the owner, adopted to a
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April Newsletter: Signs Your Dog May Have Bloat
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Do you know the signs that may mean your dog has bloat?
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April Newsletter: Tips on Keeping Your Cat Calm through the Night
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Is your cat disturbing your sleep? Check out help your kitty stay calm.
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April is National Heartworm Awareness Month
Category: Newsletter Library, Seasonal Topics
Do you know how to protect your pet from heartworms?
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Are You Leaving Your Pet Alone?
Category: Newsletter Library, Tips for Pet Owners
Many of us can't stay home with our pets all day long, but that doesn't mean you can't have a happy dog or cat. As with children, quality can help make up for lack of quantity, according to animal behaviorist and CALLING ALL PETS host Patricia "Trisha" McConnell. "What's really important is what happens
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Arthritis
Category: Pet Health, Orthopedics, Pet Health
The most common type of arthritis is osteoarthritis which can be due to wear and tear on joints from over use, aging, injury, or from an unstable joint such as which occurs with a ruptured ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) in the knee. The chronic form of this disease is called degenerative joint disease
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Assistance Dogs Offer Many Benefits
Category: Newsletter Library, Newsletter Archive, Unbelievable Pets
Assistance dogs are not just for blind or visually impaired people. Today, these dogs help people with a range of conditions enjoy full lives. Guide Dogs Guide dogs, also known as Seeing Eye dogs, help blind and visually impaired people live independent lives. These dogs "see" for their owners and
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Assisting Anxious Pets
Category: Newsletter Library, Behavior & Training
Pet anxiety can be a huge problem for pets and their families. Being home alone for several hours a day while their humans are at school or work can cause separation anxiety. Thunderstorms and fireworks can also really panic pets. Some pets are so anxious that any new situation (car trips, moving, unexpected
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At Risk for Rat Bite Fever?
Category: Newsletter Library, Pet Dangers
Rats have made numerous appearances on the screen and the page as you've watched theater movies with your children, read popular children's books or relaxed while checking out family films with your home's technology system. Movies have made the rodents popular in the world of children. Popular children's
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August Newsletter: How Spaying or Neutering Your Pet Can Prevent Health Problems
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Do you know how spaying and neutering can protect your pet's health?
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August Newsletter: How Your Veterinarian Can Help with Pet Separation Anxiety
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Does your pet hate being alone? A visit to the veterinarian could help.
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Avoiding Dog Bites
Category: Video Newsroom, Other Interests
Each year almost 5 million dog bites are reported across North America and it is a rare evening on the nightly news when a dog attack is not reported. Yet, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, veterinarians and their staff make up a very small percentage of those bites in spite of their obvious
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Bad Breath Can Indicate Your Pet Needs Dental Care
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Could bad breath mean that your pet has a dental issue?
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