Cat Tips

Understand your cats more and read insightful tips on how to make the best food choices, solve problems like litterbox issues and health concerns, and more.
rehabilitation therapy for pets
Special Species

This Pain Relief Protocol for Humans Also Works on Pets

You've probably gained from these protocols yourself. And if our precious animals could talk, they'd ask us to claim the same benefits for them. Especially in these special needs situations and circumstances. Fortunately, it's becoming more widely accepted and available.
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pets therapeutic exercise
Special Species

Injured or Disabled Pet? Design the Perfect Rehab Program

There are many things to consider when designing a rehab program for your injured or disabled dog, cat, horse, rabbit or other pet. Know the nine conditions for which rehabilitation therapy is a must and one of my favorite types of therapy that can ease pain and help injuries heal.
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feline dermatitis
Cat Tips

Diagnosing Itchy Skin Problems — What's Wrong With Your Pet?

If your pet is scratching, pawing, and rubbing itchy areas on her body, and if you see inflamed and irritated skin, getting to the source of the problem can help save her from needless discomfort. Signs to look for, and the process to uncover clues to help solve the problem.
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pet stroke
Dog Tips

Stroke Symptoms Can Come on Like Gangbusters, Even in Pets

Cats and dogs can suffer from strokes just like people. Pet parents remark that one minute their pet's fine, the next he was down and couldn't get up. They're relatively rare, but when they occur they demand fast action. So you'll be glad you familiarized yourself with these symptoms.
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pet fermented vegetables
Dog Tips

Finicky Pets Might Dislike This, but It Helps Fight Tumors

Can help boost your pet's ability to fight cancer, shed toxins, cleanse the blood, and more. The nutrients are amazingly bioavailable, far better than any supplement. So it's worth trying to get them to eat it. How to do it right, whether or not your pet loves the first bite.
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pet care after death of owner
Cat Tips

Do You Worry That Your Pet Could Outlive You?

Should advancing age stop you from adopting a new pet? What if you became ill and could no longer care for your beloved companion? An estimated half a million dogs and cats are euthanized each year after their owners pass away, but it doesn't have to be that way.
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how to protect your pets from ticks
Dog Tips

What We've Learned From 10,978 Ticks

Ticks were harvested from 1,494 dogs and 336 cats for one of the largest tick studies ever. Certain species are expanding their territory. Ticks are now year-round pests, and they can be carried indoors on clothing and pets. One thing that hasn't changed? How I recommend protecting your pet.
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bobcat fever in domestic cats
Cat Tips

Bobcat Fever Infects Midwest Cat

Bobcat fever, a tick-borne illness formally known as cytauxzoonosis, was diagnosed in a southern Illinois cat. If your cat spends time outdoors in an area where bobcats or ticks are present, be on the lookout for this life-threatening disease, which can prove to be fatal without early treatment.
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