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Dog Tips

Quickly Leads to Death If You Ignore This Threat

It's very easy for humans to equate this to a known human symptom. But where cats and dogs are concerned, you'd be mistaken on this. Instead, check out this telltale sign your pet is quickly headed down the wrong road, and needs fast help to save his life. So please don't ignore.
5 min read
how to spot most common feline carcinomas
Cat Tips

How to Spot the 4 Most Common Feline Carcinomas

Cats can develop tumors almost anywhere, but some types are much more common. If you have one or more feline family members, you need to know how to spot the signs so you can act promptly. Here are two recommendations for supporting any pet already diagnosed.
7 min read
dog anal gland problems
Dog Tips

Why Does Your Dog Scoot?

If your dog has started dragging or scooting his bottom across your floor or outside on the grass, one of these three things may be going on that's causing him discomfort. Or worst-case-scenario, it can be an anal gland tumor.
5 min read
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Cat Tips

5 Things These Independent Companion Pets Need to Thrive

Owners often make the mistake that because these pets are so self-sufficient, they don't need much time or attention. That's unfortunate because, in essence, you're keeping a captive wild animal when you own one of these popular loving pets, and they have unique needs for their health and happiness.
5 min read
osteosarcoma dogs
Dog Tips

Don't Ignore the Early Signs of This Aggressive Tumor

A devastating illness that hits 8,000 to 10,000 pets per year, the early symptoms can be subtle and hard to recognize. Pay close attention as your pet grows older, especially if he falls into one of these high-risk groups. Plus, what to do if you can't or won't do surgery.
4 min read