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This medication commonly used in people can cause severe toxicity if cats are given the drug, or ingest it accidentally. A single dose of one half to one tablet in a cat can cause poisoning, affecting the ability of red blood cells to carry oxygen. One extra strength tablet can be fatal. Read more...
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Chocolate contains theobromine - a substance toxic to dogs. While most lethal cases of chocolate poisoning occur when small dogs eat large quantities of baking chocolate, owners should nonetheless keep their dogs and chocolates well-separated. Read more...
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Did you know that each year in the United States, over one million animal-bite wounds are reported? Dogs and cats inflict the vast majority. On occasion the tables get turned on our canine friends though, and without warning they are recoiling from the pain inflicted by sharp, poison-injecting fangs. Read more...
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Christmas is a special time of the year but pets should not be forgotten. The following tips will help you keep your pets out of danger during the holiday season this year Read more...
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Most cats are considered geriatric by the age of 12 years. This is highly variable depending upon the lifestyle of the cat. For example, neutered/spayed indoor cats tend to live longer than sexually intact outdoor cats. Read more...
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Kidney failure is one of the most common causes of death in dogs. It is usually of the chronic kind, which builds up over time but only causes symptoms when the reserve capacity of the kidneys is exceeded. Kidney failure can also be sudden onset, if a toxin such as antifreeze is ingested. Read more...
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There comes a time in any pet's life where organs start to fail and health deteriorates. More and more, owners are realising the benefits of regular screening to diagnose and treat problems early, before they become life threatening. Here we look at some of the common diseases in older animals. Read more...
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Kidney failure is one of the most common causes of death in cats. While it is generally non curable, there are medications and diets available that can significantly extend life expectancy for many of these cats. Read more...
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Dogs and humans are susceptible to a variety of water-borne parasites. Luckily for dogs, most of these parasites cannot readily invade a dog’s body unless it eats an aquatic animal such as a fish, frog, or crustacean. Read more...
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Pancreatitis, or inflammation of the pancreas, is difficult to diagnose. This is because cats with pancreatitis show signs that are not specific. The most common symptoms reported with pancreatitis are lethargy, loss of appetite, dehydration, vomiting, and abdominal pain. Read more...
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As winter gets underway, wild mice and rats enter houses more often to escape the cold. However, while this can be a matter for concern, there are ways that you can humanely remove these uninvited visitors rather than calling the local exterminator. Read more...
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