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Cat Tips

The Tricky Disease That Affects 95% of Cats Over 10

Now at epidemic levels, this disease is easy to spot because of its distinct symptoms, even though it can be challenging for your veterinarian to diagnose. Make sure your vet uses this test for a clear diagnosis & monitoring, as its treatment may require delicate balance to protect kidney function.

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Dog Tips

Does Your Flea and Tick Preventive Contain Carcinogens?

If you're using these popular (and vet recommended) flea and tick preventives, be aware. The insecticide they use is a possible human carcinogen. In addition, this other ingredient is linked to neurological adverse effects that don't stop with your pet. Here's what I recommend instead.

Dog Tips

Why Scientists Want to Reduce Chemical Pest Treatments

Scientists are joining forces with a handful of veterinarians calling for the reduction in the use of pet chemical treatments, including flea and tick preventives.

Dog Tips

1,698 Pet Deaths — Why Is the EPA Turning a Blind Eye?

This popular product tops the list of incidents involving pesticide pet products, so why haven't you been warned that it could kill your dog or cat - or even harm you? The company has unabashedly been selling them since 2012, and the EPA continues to deem them 'eligible' for registration.

Dog Tips

The Ugly Truth Pet Food Companies Won't Divulge

Commercial pet food companies are beginning to think they should share more of their top-secret information with consumers and not sugarcoat reality because other online information sources may reveal it first. But if they do share these unsavory truths, would pet owners still buy their food?

Cat Tips

Red Alert: These Flea and Tick Products Could Harm Your Pet

It's not just spot-on products taking the lives of cats and dogs. These government-approved tablet and topical products have been added to the list for serious neurologic adverse effects on muscle control that include tremors and seizures.

Dog Tips

FDA-Approved Treatment Causes Reactions in 2 out of 3 Dogs

Even veterinarians routinely prescribe these based on an animal's history. But that could be a tragic mistake with this dangerous chemical. Seizures, tremors, lack of muscle control or death could occur, even if your dog has never had an adverse reaction in the past.

Dog Tips

Good News on the Horizon for Rabies Vaccines?

There may be encouraging news for pet owners that could save them money and their pets from unnecessary vaccines. If you struggle with current laws regarding rabies shots, you'll welcome this new development.

Dog Tips

Does Your Pet Really Need 'Biologically Appropriate' Food?

If you ask a conventional veterinarian or even a board-certified veterinary nutritionist if you should feed your dog or cat biologically appropriate pet food, you're bound to get a rapid response that it's not scientifically proven to be superior. But here's the dark secret they're not telling you.

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