Dogs have got to have the best-kept paws of any animal! After all, they are forever biting at them. My chihuahua, Angel, is an expert at paw biting. I find her nibbling on her paws all during the day. I have tried “replacement therapy” — giving her toys and bones to bite on, but she always goes back to her paws.
Do any of you witness paw-biting in your pets? Do you ever ask yourself, “Why is my dog biting his paws...
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RingwormTrauma (broken bones, wounds) Diarrhea/constipation Colds/eye infections Convulsions Tooth problems (abnormal growth) Penile hair rings in males "Fur barbering'' from stressHeat strokeChoking/bloatingHeart problemsAlthough chinchillas are basically hardy and suffer from few serious illnesses, regular health checks should be scheduled with an exotic animal veterinarian to prevent problems and to promote a long, satisfying relationship with your pet...
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Q. I have a young cat who was brought in from outdoors to be a house pet. She is not the first and probably won't be the last, but I am at my wit's end as to what how to get her to use the litter box when she urinates.
A. A cat that eliminates inappropriately (outside of its litter box) is both a common client complaint and a difficult problem to solve. In this case, you have an outdoor (feral I presume) cat, which you have made into an...
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Liver disease in your pet can be a serious condition. The liver performs many necessary functions in your pet, making it one of the most important organs in the body. It plays key roles in digestion and metabolism for your pet. It helps clear the body of toxins, poisons, and waste material. It is also involved in production or storage of protein, vitamins, and blood cells.
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Administering eye drops and eye ointmentAdministering eye drops and ointments to your dog can be challenging. Remember that your dog’s eyes may be painful, and even a normally gentle dog may respond by struggling, scratching, or biting.Make sure you have read the instructions and understand the amount of medicine you are to administer to your dog’s eye. Be sure that any liquid medication is well mixed and that...
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Across the animal world, creatures from insects to mammals release and receive sexual pheromones -- scent hormones -- signaling to the opposite sex that they're "in the mood." Males will travel miles, following the scent trail of a female. A female who wouldn't have given the time of day to some guy will suddenly find him very attractive. In fact, all she can think about is having his babies-and it all began with a whiff and a little...
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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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