Have you noticed your canine buddy likes to eat grass? This is not an uncommon behavior in dogs, but it can be a bit confusing. Eating grass is technically considered pica, which is the term for eating things that aren’t food. There’s no one reason that dogs do this. In some cases, it may beContinue reading “Why Does Your Dog Eat Grass”
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Possible Causes of Gingivitis in Cats Like the American Wirehairs
If your American Wirehair or other breed of feline has recently been diagnosed with gingivitis, be sure to talk with your vet more in depth about how this first stage of periodontal disease developed in your feline and how you can treat it and stop it from happening again. Gingivitis in American Wirehairs is oftenContinue reading “Possible Causes of Gingivitis in Cats Like the American Wirehairs”
Transmission of Heartworms in Cats Like the American Wirehair
Has your American Wirehair or other feline friend been diagnosed with heartworms? If so, you may be wondering how the disease was transmitted to your cat. Heartworm disease is transmitted in cats from mosquitoes. The disease, if not caught early, can be fatal as it can cause permanent damage to your American Wirehair’s main organsContinue reading “Transmission of Heartworms in Cats Like the American Wirehair”
Safe Treats for Kittens Like the American Curl
If your American Curl kitten or other breed feline enjoys treats make sure you talk to your vet to find out what treats are best for your particular cat. A cat’s breed, weight, age, and ability to chew treats should be taken into consideration when giving out treats. Your vet will most likely have aContinue reading “Safe Treats for Kittens Like the American Curl”
How To Get Chinchillas And Cats To Live Peacefully Together
It is believed that chinchillas and cats can live side by side without any problems. If you already have a cat, but you are planning to get a chinchilla, you might want to consider your cat’s personality first. If a cat is mellow, you will have no problem adding a chinchilla to the household. AfterContinue reading “How To Get Chinchillas And Cats To Live Peacefully Together”
Pet Parent Responsibilities
When you bring home a pet, you are probably aware of the responsibilities you have. You will provide your pet’s basic needs and keep your pet healthy in its lifetime. Your pet must be free from illness. One of your responsibilities as an owner is to keep your pet parasite-free. When your pet has fleasContinue reading “Pet Parent Responsibilities”
Tips For Hiring A Pet Sitter
Should you be planning on a vacation and your pet cannot be with you, then you may want to consider hiring someone in advance to pet sit if there is no one else to whom you can entrust your pet’s care. Select a sitter that you can be comfortable with and dependable as well. AfterContinue reading “Tips For Hiring A Pet Sitter”
Positive Reinforcement In Dog Training
The use of positive reinforcement in dog training is very effective. Positive reinforcement is rewarding the desired behavior that your pet displays while the undesirable habits are ignored. Positive reinforcement can be used if you want to highlight your dog’s desirable behaviors by offering him a reward. Giving your dog a prize can be inContinue reading “Positive Reinforcement In Dog Training”
Dog Vomiting: When to Bring Your Dog to the Vet
If ever you notice your pet dog vomit, your first instinct might be to panic. Vomiting is the body’s natural method of expelling something unwholesome. Should your dog be vomiting once or twice a day, but seems well, relatively active, and eats normally, then do not panic. But if there are other symptoms accompanying theContinue reading “Dog Vomiting: When to Bring Your Dog to the Vet”
How to Protect Your Pet From Ticks
Ticks. These creepy crawlies aren’t just a nuisance. For your pet, they present a real threat. Ticks can transmit dangerous diseases like Ehrlichiosis, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and Lyme disease. So, how can you keep your pet safe? The first step is to ask your vet about a quality flea-and-tick control product. This is aContinue reading “How to Protect Your Pet From Ticks”
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