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How to Help Your Cat Get More Exercise

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How to Help Your Cat Get More Exercise Has your cat turned into a fluffy couch potato? Energetic kittens can quickly become overweight cats if they don’t get enough exercise. Luckily, your feline friend can become more active with a little help from you. Inactivity Increases the Risk of Health Issues Your cat needs regular … Read moreHow to Help Your Cat Get More Exercise

Could Those Sniffles Be a Symptom of the Feline Flu?

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The flu doesn’t just affect people. Your cat can develop the viral infection, too. Although most cats recover fully from a bout of the flu, it can be particularly hard on young, old and immune-compromised cats. Take a look at a few symptoms that can occur if your furry friend has the feline flu. Common … Read moreCould Those Sniffles Be a Symptom of the Feline Flu?

Identifying Dementia in Senior Dogs

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Could Your Senior Dog Have Dementia? Dogs and people share many things in common, including the tendency to develop dementia as they age. If your dog has dementia, you’ll notice a few key behavioral changes. Common Signs of Dementia Canine cognitive dysfunction (CCD), commonly called dementia, is responsible for the changes you may have noticed … Read moreIdentifying Dementia in Senior Dogs

Secondhand Smoke Affects Pets Too

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The effects of secondhand smoke on people are well-documented. Exposure to tobacco smoke causes a variety of serious health problems, including stroke, heart disease, and lung cancer, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Not surprisingly, secondhand smoke also increases the risk of health problems for your pet. Dogs That Live with Smokers … Read moreSecondhand Smoke Affects Pets Too

Should Your Dog Wear a Backpack?

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Should Your Dog Wear a Backpack? Have you noticed more and more dogs wearing backpacks lately? More than just a fashion statement, backpacks offer the perfect place to stow water for a long walk and give working breeds a sense of purpose. Although backpacks can be a good choice for your pet, it’s important to … Read moreShould Your Dog Wear a Backpack?

How to Make Vet Visits a More Pleasant Experience for Your Pet

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Does your normally docile, friendly pet turn into the Tasmanian Devil the moment you pull into the veterinarian’s parking lot? It’s not unusual for pets to feel a little stressed by a visit to the vet. When your dog or cat is anxious or behaves aggressively, a simple checkup can become a difficult experience for … Read moreHow to Make Vet Visits a More Pleasant Experience for Your Pet

Becoming a Service Dog: Training and Temperament Are Key Factors

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Service dogs help thousands of disabled Americans become more independent. The first service dogs guided visually impaired people, but today, the dogs assist people who have a variety of disabilities, ranging from hearing loss to seizures to cerebral palsy. Before a dog can become a service animal, it must complete an extensive training program that … Read moreBecoming a Service Dog: Training and Temperament Are Key Factors

Why A Vet Is Your Best Defense During A Zombie Apocalypse

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How a Veterinarian Can Help You Survive a Zombie Apocalypse It’s impossible to fight zombies alone. In fact, your survival during a zombie apocalypse may depend on the people hiding in the abandoned house with you. A veterinarian may not seem like an obvious choice for your zombie survival dream team, but vets possess many … Read moreWhy A Vet Is Your Best Defense During A Zombie Apocalypse