Painful arthritis makes walking and jumping difficult for pets. Luckily, you can do a few things to relieve your pet's pain.
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Managing Your Pet's Arthritis
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National Heartworm Awareness Month Focuses Attention on a Potentially Deadly Disease
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Heartworm disease can have a devastating effect on your pet's health. National Heartworm Awareness Month, observed annually in April, reminds pet owners about the health dangers this preventable disease poses for pets. What Are Heartworms? Thin, white heartworms look like cooked pieces of spaghetti.
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Natural Stress Relief for Pets
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One of the most common complaints from pet owners is that their pets are destructive or disruptive when they are left alone. Dogs may bark, howl, chew, dig, defecate or urinate. Although these behaviors are often a sign that dogs need to be housebroken or crate trained, they can also indicate that a
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Obesity and Diabetes in Pets
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Think diabetes only affect people? Overweight pets may be at risk too.
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Orthopedic Care for Dogs
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Joint problems plague dogs just as commonly as they do humans. That's why orthopedic care can improve your beloved friend's quality of life. Common Orthopedic Issues A dog's joint problems may result from a variety of orthopedic injuries and illnesses. In some cases, these vulnerabilities are partly
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Pet Blood Donors: Helping Other Animals in Need
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Could a selfless act by your pet save another animal's life?
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Pet Dental Care - Tips to Manage Your Pet’s Oral Health
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Do you know how to keep your pet's teeth and gums healthy?
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Pet-Friendly Exercises Offer Benefits for Both You and Your Pet
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Looking for a devoted workout partner? Consider exercising with your pet.
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Preparing For Pet Dental Month
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Not sure if your pet needs a dental exam? These 10 reasons may help you make a decision.
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Put Some Teeth Into Your Pet’s Dental Care
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According to the American Animal Hospital Association, nearly two-thirds of pets suffer from dental problems because their owners do not provide dental care for them. Imagine what would happen to your own teeth if they were never brushed or examined by a dentist. The same thing can happen with your pet’s
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Reducing the Spread of Disease When You Have Multiple Pets
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Do your pets do everything together, including sharing illnesses? These tips will help reduce the transmission of viruses and diseases.
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Ringworm in Cats and Dogs
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Ringworm is not actually caused by a worm, but rather by a fungus that infects the outer layer of skin and hair. It is a zoonotic disease, meaning it can be transmitted from pets to humans, or people to pets. There are numerous species of ringworm. It is most commonly recognized in cats (often kittens)
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Small Dog Health Problems
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Do you know which health problems are most likely to affect your small dog?
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The Benefits of Pet Massage
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Want to ease your pet's aches and pains? Try massage!
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The Myth of Natural
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Pet owners occasionally tell veterinarians they are reluctant to use prescription medicine, spot-on flea products, heartworm preventatives, etc, because they would rather use something that is "natural." They are afraid of chemicals, and would rather use something that is organic or natural. But what
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What You Need to Know About Antibiotics
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Using antibiotics incorrectly may harm, rather than help, your pet.
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