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Sep 06 2011
Keeping your Indoor Cat Happy
Over the past number of years, cats have become the most popular pets in North America, with over 70 million pet cats in the United States alone. The lifestyle of the average pet cat has also changed,…
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Sep 06 2011
Poisoning associated with Xylitol: More dangerous than chocolate
Xylitol is a sugar substitute sweetener that is used in many products. Its use in North America has increased rapidly in the past few years, and it is widely found in sugar-free gum, candy,…
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Sep 06 2011
Breast cancer and pets
Breast cancer is a well-known cause of illness and death in humans. We also know that early diagnosis of breast cancer is important for both treatment success and prognosis, which is the reason for…
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Sep 06 2011
How long can you keep your pet's medications?
When you are given a prescription by your doctor, or your veterinarian prescribes a medication for your pet, you are usually given a specific amount of medication meant to be given as prescribed,…
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Sep 06 2011
How Clean Is Your Pet’s Mouth?
Some people hold the belief that it is okay for a dog or cat to ‘clean' their wounds by licking them, or that their mouths are clean. But if you think about the places that they put their mouths,…
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Sep 06 2011
Preservatives in Pet Food
The main energy sources in pet foods are carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. All of these ingredients must be preserved against spoilage from organisms such as bacteria and molds, and from spoilage by…
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Sep 06 2011
Five signs that your animal might be in pain
In a world of ‘kill or be killed', even predatory animals have evolved to hide signs of pain. This sometimes makes it very difficult for us to tell when our furry or feathered companions are in…
