19th March 2012
Imagine being at your veterinarian’s office because your furry friend is feeling a little under the weather. You’re expecting a fairly benign diagnosis, perhaps a viral infection requiring a few days of antibiotics and your pet will feel in the pink again...
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14th October 2011
Perhaps you have heard the term "zoonotic disease" or "zoonose" before but even if you are not familiar with these terms you are without a doubt familiar with some of the diseases themselves. Some common zoonotic diseases are Avian Flu, Swine Flu, West Ni...
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07th June 2011
It’s fairly safe to assume that we have all seen the flyers or posters about a lost pet at one time or another. Behind each of these posters is a sad story; a little boy hoping somebody finds his puppy or an elderly person longing for the company of their...
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07th June 2011
With the recent earthquake in Japan, the fires in Australia last summer followed by the horrific floods, of we are made aware of how devastating natural disasters can be for people, but it has the same effect for our beloved pets. In the event of an emerg...
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17th May 2011
Hyperadrenocorticism, more commonly known as Cushing’s disease is relatively common in our pets. Although it generally affects dogs more often it is an issue for cats as well. Unfortunately, many pet owners are not aware of this disease until their pet h...
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17th May 2011
Spring has sprung and summer is just around the corner, bringing with it the fun of barbecues, softball and pool parties. To make all of theses activities more enjoyable many people include their pets. Here are a few tips to keep your best four-legged fri...
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11th March 2011
Many people are familiar with the old saying that “you get what you pay for." This couldn’t be truer when it comes to choosing a pet food. Understandably, in tough economic situations many pet owners will choose a food because of a lower price. However, ...
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01st March 2011
At some point every pet owner will experience the misery of fleas. Depending on where you live fleas can be a seasonal nuisance or a year around headache. In either case, a flea infestation can become a nightmare reminiscent of a Hollywood horror movie co...
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04th January 2011
When fed the same food for long periods of times many dogs and cats will develop signs of intolerance to the foods protein source. Some of these signs may include itchy skin and paws, chronic digestive issues such as gas, loose stools or frequent vomitin...
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14th October 2010
Brave, loyal, fearless and dependable, these are but a few of the attributes used to describe our canine counterparts. Is it any wonder then that these animals have accompanied men into the heat of battle throughout history?
War dogs were commonly used...
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10th September 2010
Like people, pets can develop physical problems that require special attention. In the past it was common for such a pet to face euthanasia. However, with the great advances made in veterinarian medicine as well an increased awareness of the human-animal ...
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28th July 2010
There is a common misconception concerning holistic medicine. In order to make an informed decision concerning any type of holistic treatment we must first have a clear understanding of what it is.
The basic concept behind holistic medicine is to trea...
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13th July 2010
Have you ever opened a bag or can of your pet's food and been hit in the olfactory senses with an unpleasant odor? What you smell is almost certain to be rancid fat. It is not a secret that many of the ingredients in pet foods are by products of our own...
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17th April 2009
This article is written with the idea of helping the person who is brand new to an online business. There is the possibility of earning a very respectable income online and many people are trying to do just that.
So, you have decided to try an online b...
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09th April 2009
Are you a candidate for irritable bowel syndrome? Do you have abdominal pain or cramping? Do you have constipation? Diarrhea? How about vomiting, or fever or headaches? How about bloating and water retention? Irritable bowel syndrome is extremel...
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