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Doggy Dangers: Risks And Hazards In Your Home That Can Harm Your Pet

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Dogs are clever and they seem to find everything that you don’t want them to! Many everyday items actually are quite dangerous and pose a significant risk to your dog.  Consider the following sources of concern and items that should be inaccessible to your dog: Ticks. Ticks are everywhere, including in your yard or garden. Be cautious and make sure to check your pet frequently for the presence of a tick, which can carry Lyme disease. Read More»

3 Optional Vaccinations for Dogs

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If you are like many dog owners, you probably love your pet very much and will do anything you can to keep it safe and healthy. This is one of the reasons you probably take your dog to a veterinarian clinic each year for a checkup and vaccinations. Your vet will offer the vaccinations your dog needs, and this will primarily include the required vaccinations; however, there are other types of vaccinations you can choose for your dog that are not required. Read More»

Cat Dehydration: How To Detect It And What To Do

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Cats can become dehydrated for a wide variety of reasons, like due to developing kidney disease or from repeated vomiting. Since a cat can experience kidney failure if its dehydration becomes severe enough, it’s important that you know how to recognize the signs of cat dehydration. Read on to learn how to tell if your cat’s dehydrated and what to do about it. Symptoms In general, cats do a very good job of hiding their symptoms when they’re not feeling well. Read More»

3 Things You Need To Realize Before Having Your Cat Declawed

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If you have a cat and are considering getting them declawed, here are three things that you need to realize and know before you go through with the procedure. #1 Cats Nails Are Unique The first thing that you need to realize is that a cat’s fingernails are unique in comparison to human fingernails. The nails that a person sees on fingers and toes are actually made out of old nail cells that have become flat and hard due to a protein called keratin. Read More»

4 Side Effects Of Common Dog Vaccinations

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It is important that you make sure that your dog gets all of its essential vaccinations. However, you should be aware that many essential vaccinations can induce common side effects in your pet. Here are some of the side effects that you need to be aware of in 4 essential dog vaccinations. #1 Parvovirus One of the vaccinations that many dogs experience a reaction to is the parvovirus. The most common side effects that follow the administration of the parvovirus is swelling and pain at the site of the injection. Read More»