Cats
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Cat Diseases & Conditions A-Z Anal Sac Disease in Cats Anal sac disease is a common and very smelly problem. Read More > |
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Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z P.U.! The Lowdown On Pet Odors What's that smell? Dr. Ruth MacPete admits that sometimes, pets just don't smell that great. Read More > |
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Dog Diet & Nutrition Obesity, Pets, and Nutrition It has been estimated that up to 50% of dogs and cats in this country are overweight or, worse yet, obese. Read More > |
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End-of-Life Support & Grieving Dogs The "New" Pet: When Is The Right Time? When discussing the idea of getting another pet after the loss of a former one, I’ve heard it all. Nothing surprises me any more. The sentiments are usually those of “not now,” and I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard “never again!” Read More > |
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End-of-Life Support & Grieving Dogs When Is The Right Time To Say Goodbye? When is the right time? How do we really know? Is he suffering? Uncomfortable? In pain? The truth is, we often don’t really know—and, unfortunately, we can’t ask him. Read More > |
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End-of-Life Support & Grieving Dogs Euthanasia: The Process and the Particulars Our attitudes have changed quite a bit since, and now, I believe, most pet parents choose to stay with their pets until they pass on. However, this is a highly personal decision. Read More > |
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Dog Checkups & Preventive Care 7 Surprising Ways To Help Your Pet Lose Weight (And Why It's Important) Extra weight puts your pet at risk for arthritis, diabetes, and many other crippling diseases. Read More > |
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Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z 5 Reasons Why Pet Obesity Is a Serious Problem Over half of U.S. dogs and cats are considered obese. Pet obesity can reduce life expectancy and cause arthritis, diabetes, and cancer. Read More > |
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End-of-Life Support & Grieving Dogs Losing a Friend: Dealing With The Loss of a Pet Losing a pet is hard. Just like many of you, Dr. Ruth MacPete has been there. Read More > |
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Cat Checkups & Preventive Care Why Your Cat Should Stay Indoors: Part II Many people feel cats should be allowed to go outdoors because of their wild origins. Even though cats have been domesticated for nearly 6000 years, they have maintained an obvious connection with their wild ancestors. Scientists believe that cats first became domesticated around 4000 BC in Africa and the Middle East. Read More > |
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A Pet's Life Would You Like a Cat with That Coffee? Yes Please! Where is the one place in America where you can walk in for a coffee and leave with a cat? Find out here. Read More > |