Who would suspect that lurking within the sweet, female kitty purring in our lap is a howling banshee, capable of writhing on the ground while making ungodly sounds, seeking any opportunity to escape our loving home?
And who would guess that man’s best friend, looking at us with such adoring eyes while wagging a happy tail, could completely forget we exist (us—the love of their lives!) when compelled to obey the call of the wild.
The sexual...
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A new poll from the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals Britain found that 91 percent of respondents gave pets leftovers as a special treat.
The PETA study also found that the 10 most potentially harmful treats commonly fed to pets are fruit, leftovers, milk, fat trimmings, bones, raw meat, chocolate, sugary foods, alcohol and salt. What's scarier? Almost 40 percent said they didn't know chocolate can be toxic to animals and nearly a third...
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Vitamin C deficiency signs, such as bone and tooth abnormalities, abnormal bruises or hemorrhages
Overgrown teeth/malocclusion
Diarrhea/enteritis
Anorexia/weight loss
Pneumonia
Pododermatitis (foot infections)
Abortion/pregnancy toxemia/dystocia
Pregnancy-associated hair loss
Dermatophytosis ("ringworm'')/mange dermatitis
Arthritis/septicemia
Bite wounds (if group housed)
Many common disease conditions...
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A little-known toxin called Blastomyces dermatididis is a silent -- possibly deadly -- fungal organism that hides in places pet owners often take their dogs to play. One German Shepherd, Audrey, and her family discovered this the hard way, after Audrey inhaled it during a vacation in Northern Wisconsin. She is now suffering from Pulmonary Blastomycosis, a dangerous systemic disease.
Although Blastomyces dermatididis is widely distributed geographically, the...
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Ferrets learn quickly and can be trained to come to cues such as bells or whistles. They easily adapt to a harness and leash and love to go for walks and to travel. A standard dog or cat carrier equipped with a small litter box is adequate for transporting your ferret. Some ferrets may make a habit of biting or becoming covetous of toys; discipline and training when they are young or new to your household will eliminate nipping and biting when they are older....
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Traveling with your pet always presents challenges, espcially with pet birds, which require bird cages and other special aviary needs Pet friendly travel accommodations may be not be readily available; unfamiliar surroundings can make many pets anxious; some animals suffer from motion sickness; cats need their litter boxes; dogs need to be walked and exercised. Nevertheless, in spite of these challenges, travel with pets is commonplace. According to statistics...
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FREE downloadable PDF files providing a comprehensive review of some of the most timely pet health topics: Allergies, Fleas, Summer Safety Hazards, and Vomiting and Diarrhea.
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