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What to know about vaccination reactions

Wednesday, April 18th, 2012

Vaccinations are an important part of raising a healthy pet, along with exercise, good nutrition and socializing your dog or cat.

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Northern breeds like Huskies have thick, fuzzy undercoats.

Understanding your dog’s coat

Tuesday, April 17th, 2012

When you are choosing what type of dog to get, the type of coat it has should be a pretty important deciding factor.

Posted in Common Pet Conditions, Pet Supplies

Spending time outside this spring, your pooch might run into a skunk.

The best way to remove skunk odor

Tuesday, April 17th, 2012

As the weather gets warmer, you are more likely to see woodland creatures emerging from their winter hiding spots.

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Almost all dogs love to wag their tails.

What to do when Fido can’t wag?

Monday, April 16th, 2012

One of the most endearing traits of many dogs is the way they wag their tails.

Posted in Common Pet Conditions, Pet Health

Most pet owners try to socialize their dogs, whether young or old, as frequently as possible. This will not only help the dog get in some exercise, but it may also help keep the dog well-rounded and easy going.

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The cat flea is the most common type of flea in the United States

My Dog Has Cat Fleas?

Wednesday, April 11th, 2012

There are over 2,000 species of fleas. The cat flea, known as Ctenocephalides felis, is the most common species in the United States. There is also a type of dog flea, known as Ctenocephalides canis; however, the dog flea is not as common as the cat flea. Dog fleas are more widespread in Europe. In [...]

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Have your dog lay on its side to best administer eye drops.

How to give Fido eye medication

Monday, April 2nd, 2012

When your dog has an eye infection or other conditions affecting its eyes, a common medication is eye drops.

Posted in Common Pet Conditions, How to, Pet Meds

Cats can suffer from separation anxiety, too.

What to do when your cat has separation anxiety

Friday, March 30th, 2012

Many dog owners are familiar with separation anxiety, since canines rely so much on their owners for entertainment and company.

Posted in Common Pet Conditions, Pet Health

You can cut back on your cat's hairballs by reducing shedding.

Helping your cat with hairballs

Wednesday, March 28th, 2012

Anyone who has owned a cat has probably seen a hairball. Because cats groom themselves with their course tongues, they end up swallowing a lot of their own fur.

Posted in Common Pet Conditions, Flea & Tick Preventatives, Pet Supplies