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Common Health Problems Of Cats

Posted: Tuesday, May 27th, 2008 @ 8:46 am in Cats & Kittens, General Pet Articles | No Comments »



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If you are new to owning a cat, you may be surprised to find that health problems are a common thing. No matter what breed of cat you own, health problems are to be expected. Some may be hereditary, while others can easily be prevented.

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Urinary Incontinence and Bladder Infection in Dogs

Posted: Monday, May 26th, 2008 @ 10:10 pm in Dogs & Puppies, General Pet Articles | No Comments »



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An infected bladder can cause a strong urge to urinate and is a primary cause of canine and feline urinary incontinence. A long standing Bladder Infection can damage the bladder rendering it unable to stretch when there is a need to hold urine.

In general cases of urinary incontinence the dog is unaware of dribbling or the passing of urine. However, when incontinence is cause due to a bladder infection the dog is aware of the urination but is unable to control the urge, which compels him to urinate at places where he is not meant to.

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Amoxicillin for Cat Urinary Tract Infections

Posted: Sunday, May 25th, 2008 @ 8:11 pm in Cats & Kittens, General Pet Articles | No Comments »



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Practically the same drugs and antibiotics that are used for treating UTI in humans are used for treating Urinary Tract Infections in cats. Amoxicillin is semi synthetic oral penicillin that is used for treating Bacterial Infections and is one of the primary antibiotics indicated for treating feline Urinary Tract Infection.

As is widely known, antibiotics should be used only when they cannot be avoided as they are liable to become ineffective over time and with overuse. It is necessary that proper information be gathered about the drug before it is used to treat Urinary Infection in cats.

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Taking a Bite Out of Food Borne Illness

Posted: Thursday, May 15th, 2008 @ 8:52 am in Cats & Kittens, Dogs & Puppies, General Pet Articles | No Comments »



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Tips for promoting food safety in pets

While pet owners often take extra precautions in the kitchen when preparing food for their own meals, it is likely that the same hygienic habits are overlooked when handling their dog or cat’s food.

Although the pet food scare of last year may have altered consumer pet food buying habits, it is likely that the knowledge of how to properly feed a pet its daily nutrition requirements is still inadequate — which can impact their overall health and Well-Being.

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Tips for Preventing Dog & Cat Bites in Children

Posted: Wednesday, May 14th, 2008 @ 7:13 am in General Pet Articles | No Comments »



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The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention estimates that over the last decade, the number of overall Bite injuries increased by 33%, and children are three times more likely to suffer an animal-inflicted injury than adults.

In addition, the attack is usually not the animal’s “fault”, but rather a dog or cat is provoked by a child’s naturally erratic, unpredictable behavior.

There are several tips that can help lessen the chance of biting:

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When Their Bark Isn’t Worse Than Their Bite

Posted: Tuesday, May 13th, 2008 @ 9:43 am in Cats & Kittens, Dogs & Puppies, General Pet Articles | No Comments »



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Monitoring pet behavior to avoid Biting triggers

While a furry friend may usually make a great companion, they can sometimes act out of character with aggressive behavior—leading to nips, bites, and potentially even attacks. Often the underlying signs of Aggression go unnoticed, but sometimes there are indicators… in any case, dog and cat bites are a serious problem.

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Natural Flea and Tick Control

Posted: Saturday, May 10th, 2008 @ 10:45 am in General Pet Articles | No Comments »



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Adapted from The Healthy Pet Manual: A Guide to the Prevention and Treatment of Cancer by Deborah Straw (Healing Arts Press, 2005). http://www.care2.com/

What are your options for flea and tick control if you do not wish to use sprays, pills, or injections? Several healthy alternatives exist.

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What causes liver disease in dogs

Posted: Wednesday, May 7th, 2008 @ 9:57 am in General Pet Articles | No Comments »



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The large size of the liver stands testimony to the multifunctional roles that it plays in the health of a dog. Its importance can be gauged from the fact that 25% of the blood pumped out with each heartbeat goes into the liver alone. Another significant aspect of the liver lies in the fact that it stores its capacity for emergencies and uses only a small amount of its potential at any given time. This inherent property actually works against your pet as the symptoms of liver disease in dogs remain hidden for a long time. The liver has an advantage that is matched by very few organs in the body. Liver cells can regenerate themselves allowing a disease struck liver to resume normal functions in many cases.

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Symptoms of liver disease in dogs

Posted: Tuesday, May 6th, 2008 @ 8:37 am in Dogs & Puppies, General Pet Articles | No Comments »



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The liver has innate properties of regenerating itself and can function easily even when a major part of its mass has been affected by a disease. This is the double edged nature of the largest organ in the body. It is advantageous in as much as it means that it keeps on working to its full potential for a long time even when it is affected by a liver disease. On the other hand, it also restricts manifestation of symptoms of liver disease in dogs while the disease continues to progress.

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What to expect with liver disease in cats

Posted: Monday, May 5th, 2008 @ 7:35 am in Cats & Kittens, General Pet Articles | No Comments »



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The main problem with feline liver disease is that by the time it starts manifesting specific liver related symptoms, almost two thirds of it has already been affected. This is partly because the liver has a huge reserve capacity and continues to function even after a majority of its cells have been destroyed or weakened and partly because the liver cells have an enormous capacity to regenerate and get back to work. Another possible reason for late detection is the inherent similarity of symptoms of liver disease in dogs and cats with other mild conditions.

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