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Entries for October 2010
Posted on October 18, 2010 05:47
Beware of the many dangers Halloween presents to your pets.
Trick-or-Treat candy is not for your furry friends. Some of the goodies can make them sick and even cause life-threatening emergencies.
Kathleen Engelby, practice manager at North Ogden Animal Hospital, said chocolate is poisonous to cats, dogs and ferrets because of the large amou...
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Posted on October 18, 2010 05:44
Source: Victoria Times Colonist
When Canadians look at the United States, we sometimes feel that money plays too large a role there. It's particularly obvious in health care.
American families often face an agonizing dilemma -- whether to pay for treatments that are medically vital, but financially ruinous. Whatever its de...
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Posted on October 16, 2010 21:59
CHOOSING a pet and welcoming them into your home is not a decision to be taken lightly.
Getting it wrong can have disastrous consequences for both animal and owner, especially when you consider it could be a partnership that lasts for many years.
That is why vets at the PDSA have issued a plea to prospective pet owners, urging them to take...
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Posted on October 16, 2010 21:49
Often Brush your dog
Your pets skin should be kept moist and healcan be achieved by brushing as it stimulates oils in it. Also it prevents matting of your dogs coat and eliminates dead hair so there is no problem with shedding. By brushing, you also show your dog attention.
Maintain the proper length of your dogs nails
It is...
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Posted on October 15, 2010 15:15
Source: The Dog Channel
Everyone wants to help their pets live longer and healthier lives. The key? Early recognition of issues that come naturally with aging, says Donna J. Spector, D.V.M., of VCA Animal Hospitals.
Read on for her tips for keeping your senior dog’s life golden:
1. Figure out your d...
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Posted on October 15, 2010 15:07
Source: Star-Telegram.com
If you, like so many pet owners, treat your animals like you would your children, then you want only the best for them -- including the best health. But when it comes to pet health, mistakes are easy to make -- and common.
Local veterinarians share their advice for avoiding the worst healthcare mistakes...
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Posted on October 15, 2010 14:56
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Posted on October 12, 2010 20:01
Tipping the scales at 97 pounds, Sam was a chubby black Labrador retriever. Partial to meat, potatoes and the occasional mouthful of popcorn, he was a fine dinner companion and not very old when walking became difficult because of excessive weight. Today, Sam is a trim 85 pounds, much closer to the recommended weight range for his breed. His ...
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Posted on October 12, 2010 19:59
After a few months of oscillating between indoor and outdoor living, it's time to prepare pets for cold weather and residing in closed quarters. To make sure your home is fresh and clean through the seasonal transition and that pets stay healthy and odor-free, consider these tips.
* Prevent unpleasant odors. Pet odors are a downside ...
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Posted on October 12, 2010 19:39
Source: AikenStandard.com
Whether you have owned pets for years or just adopted your first animal in the past few days, there are some things you need to remember to make the pet's life as healthy and happy as you want it to be.
* The importance of proper nutrition can't be overstated. A good quality dog or cat food is vital...
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