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Fetching Toys In Excess
Compulsive behavior of a pet in which it fetches toys or other objects in excess. Fetching is more common among dogs than cats. Dogs can be addicted to…
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Bluish Or Dark Colored Lumps
An abnormal mass with a blue or purple color that appears on your pet’s skin. Dark-colored lumps can have a variety of causes, such as allergic reaction…
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Unusual Eye Movements
One eye or both eyes of the pet move or swing involuntary back and forth. Unusual eye movements in pets, medically known as nystagmus, is characterized by…
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How To Give Insulin To A Cat
Veterinarians use insulin to treat diabetes in cats , so if your cat has been diagnosed with this health problem, it is very important that you learn to give…
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Is Olive Oil Good For Dogs
Do you know about olive oil for dogs ? Yes! Olive oil ; the staple you can find in your own kitchen! Did you know olive oil has numerous benefits for dogs?…
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Top Designer Dogs
While animal shelters and rescue organizations are brimming with mixed breed dogs in need of loving homes, many prospective dog owners prefer to shop for a…
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Frostbite Prevention In Dogs And Cats
Frostbite occurs when tissue becomes injured or dies from excessive exposure to freezing temperatures. This condition most commonly affects such areas of your…
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Flaxseed Oil For Dogs
Flaxseed oil comes from the flax plant. This is essentially replacing fish oil supplements these days as the flaxseed is less smelly. The breath and skin of…
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Dog Vomiting What To Do
Vomiting in Dogs is a common canine health concern. While a dog throwing up food or some other substance is most often suffering from a minor stomach upset…
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Muscle Tremors
An involuntary tremble, shudder or vibration of the muscle of a dog or cat, as from illness, fear or shock. Muscle tremors are involuntary movements that are…
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Misconceptions Of Pit Bulls
When the general public thinks of pitbulls, the immediate thought is often regarding pitbull aggression. For example, when renting a house there are often…
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Pica In Dogs
When dogs eat nonfood items, such as grass and sharp objects, the behavior is known as Pica in dogs. Pica is actually quite common in pets; however, some of…
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Pale Gums
When pets are healthy, their gums should be a light pink color but if they have white pale gums and tongue it could be a symptom of a major condition…
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Hypercalcemia
Vitamin D interacts with parathyroid hormones in your pet to release calcium from the bones, kidneys and gut, which is then transferred to the bloodstream. If…
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Electrolyte Imbalances
Electrolyte disorders result in an imbalance of minerals, like calcium, in the body. The body disfunction’s when these minerals are not balanced. Your cat or…
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Straining While Defecating
The pet has a painful or difficult defecation, this is know as straining while defecating and occurs when they cannot produce anything. The most common…
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Nose Bleeds
A bloody discharge comes from the nose of a dog or cat. Nose bleeds in pets, medically known as epitaxis, is characterized by bleeding from the nasal…
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Pain In Back
Cat or dog has an unpleasant sensation in the back. Pain in back areas can be quite miserable for pets, even when it is mild. Back pain can range from mild to…
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Stunted Growth
A reduced growth rate in the development of pets or stunted growth in pets is a condition that typically affects kittens and puppies. However, it can affect…
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Fading Kitten Syndrome
Nursing kittens sometimes weaken and die for no obvious reason. This is usually attributed to a poorly understood group of diseases and health conditions…