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Cat Tips

Refuse This Vaccine — It Just Doesn't Work

Watch out for this 'solution' searching for a precipitating cause. They claim a 'game-changing' incident. But that's not all there is to this story, naturally. And while the article contains a cautionary note, you may want to add to their caution and skip it completely. It doesn't work.
— 6 min read
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Dog Tips

Something Sneaky Could Be Draining Your Pup's Spark

It's a big mistake to wait until every last symptom shows up. By then there's no holding back, and it often takes heavy meds for the rest of your pet's life to control. Too many vets gloss over this key early warning sign. Dogs don't suddenly wake up with this, so this is important.
— 7 min read
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Dog Tips

Condition Can Be Fatal, Linked to Eating Dry Dog Food

Dozens of dogs in one country developed a rare, devastating disease that interferes with their ability to swallow, which can starve them nutritionally. Then they're at increased risk of deadly aspiration pneumonia. Here's what could be behind this troubling issue.
— 5 min read
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Dog Tips

Ignore Their Advice to Feed This Toxic, Contaminated Food

It's unconscionable behavior, but some members of the veterinary community, through the influence of the pet food industry, are preying on your fear about the growing problem of dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in dogs. Feeding your pet this contaminated food won't help.
— 7 min read
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