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Pet Health Questions – Help and Information Sources

When we take on a pet then we take on the responsibility of feeding, housing and as importantly, we have to oversee their health as they cannot go and tell a vet for themselves. They depend upon our observations of them to know when things are not as they should be with them.

First thing we should always do when anything of concern comes to the fore is to take them to the vet as we …

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Cat Ear Mites – Common Problem

Ear mites are commonplace with cats. It is estimated that 90% of cats will have them at some point in its life. Sometimes they show no outward signs of discomfort but allergic reactions can make them hell for the cat. You will notice your cat excessively scratching and possibly head shaking and her discomfort will be all too evident.

Ear mites can also live on other parts of the cat’s body and it is important that …

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Cat Vaccinations – Difficult Decision

Cat vaccinations are not the straight forward easy well-intentioned decision you thought it was. There was a time that the advice of the vet was not questioned and it was just accepted that a cat needs vaccinations and no further thought was given to it.

Not today as the issue has become clouded in controversy. Now some vets claim that they create as much illness as they prevent. Yes I know it was an easy decision …

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Pet Rx – Credible Pet Meds

Founded in 1999, Pet Rx is a family owned online pet medication distributor. They claim to assist you at a lower cost and boast of friendly helpful staff that will take your orders by phone also.

They offer low prices for a range of pet medications including flea control, shampoos, supplements for joints, pet medications and a range of prescription and veterinary diets for dogs and cats.

Their products are FDA and EPA-approved products. To assure yourself …

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My Dog Has Diarrhea – Dog With Runs Fast

Most dogs are prone to diarrhea at some point in their lives and most times it is not anything to concern you too much with. The concern is more about the potential cleaning up he may leave for you.

It’s most unpleasant and the likelihood of him having an accident in the house is high naturally as he just may not get enough notice to tell you to let him out in time. Maybe leaving a …

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Dog Illness – Knowing the Signs

We are dog owners and not vets. A vet’s job is to diagnose problems with your dog’s condition and our job is to notice something is not right. As we interact with them daily, there is none better qualified to observe changes in your dog’s behavior and the general well being of your dog. If we can’t notice, who the hell can?

But as a good dog owner, it is only right that we go to …

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Cat Illnesses – Reading Your Cat

The health of a cat is complex and not easy to understand. When we get ill we can express ourselves and describe symptoms to our doctor where as a cat can do none of that.

They are reliant on us noticing and as a cat owner it is important to be aware of changes and the behavior of our cats.

Changes

A cat will often exhibit signs of illness in ways that simple observation should detect. Withdrawing and …

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Cat Eye Infection – Act Early

A problem with your cat’s eye or eyes can often be serious and no time should be lost by not taking him to the vet. Early treatment could well prevent a larger bill as the infection worsens and will not go away without a little help. Left unattended the problem can cause lasting damage even blindness and in some cases be fatal.

The causes of infection in a cat’s eye can be many but often it is …

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Dog Ear Infections – Common Problem Detection

Dogs are somewhat prone to dog ear infections, especially the floppy eared variety of dog like Cocker Spaniels where the air flow is limited. There are outer ear infections which are the easiest to treat, middle ear and inner ear infections.

Dog’s ears should always be dried properly after a bath as not doing so gives a good environment for bacteria to thrive. Foreign bodies trapped in the ear can be a cause or possibly a …

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Dog Vaccines – Vital and Non Vital

Dog vaccines are vital to protecting your dog against the many diseases and infections your dog can catch over his lifetime. It is an area of much debate with many arguing against the over use of vaccines and that in some cases can actually be harmful to your pet.

In general the conventional approach is to follow your vet’s recommendations which may vary from vet to vet. Vaccinations can be a costly affair and there are …

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Pet Health Insurance

Pet Health Questions – Help and Information Sources

Cat Ear Mites – Common Problem

Cat Vaccinations – Difficult Decision

Pet Rx – Credible Pet Meds

My Dog Has Diarrhea – Dog With Runs Fast

Dog Illness – Knowing the Signs

Cat Illnesses – Reading Your Cat

Cat Eye Infection – Act Early

Dog Ear Infections – Common Problem Detection

Dog Vaccines – Vital and Non Vital

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