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Cat Tips

Don't Ignore These Sickness Red Flags in Your Cat

Some owners don't realize their kitties are sick with this condition, & if you wait too long, your pet's prognosis plummets. Don't write these red flags off as fussiness or sleepiness. Check for these other hidden symptoms & get help for your cat right away. Her chance for recovery may depend on it.
5 min read
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Dog Tips

10 Gut-Wreckers That Can Make Your Pet Feel Miserable

These everyday factors are sometimes unavoidable, but there's a solution that can help straighten things out and prevent more serious issues like obesity, diabetes and liver disease from developing. But there's one caveat. The human version of this doesn't work for pets.
5 min read
soybean meal in pet food
Dog Tips

Causes Seizures, Bloat and More — Don't Feed It to Your Pet

Although its use in pet food is declining, an alarming 20% of cat foods and 13% of dog foods still contain this cheap ingredient that food manufacturers just love to use. Check your labels now. Be forewarned, when fed to cheetahs, they suffered fatal liver disease.
6 min read
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Cat Tips

Why Does My Cat Have Bad Breath?

While bad breath, or halitosis, in kitties may be a sign of systemic issues like kidney, respiratory or liver diseases or diabetes, its cause is usually due to this. Many cat owners are surprised to learn that most of the time it's something they can prevent.
5 min read
liver disease in dogs
Dog Tips

Detects Liver Disease in Humans, Coming Soon for Pets

Your pet's liver is a hardworking machine, and if it isn't functioning properly, it can seriously affect your dog's health, longevity and quality of life. To assess your dog's liver health now, they must go through an invasive and costly biopsy procedure. That's about to change soon.
5 min read
heartworm
Dog Tips

The Worst Mistakes You Can Make Regarding Heartworm

I simply don't agree with some of the recommendations out there regarding heartworm prevention for dogs and cats. If you follow the advice from heartworm medication manufacturers - and some vets - you risk poisoning your pet with health-harming chemicals that don't actually prevent anything.
6 min read
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Dog Tips

Why Does My Dog Eat Grass? Canine Mystery Revealed

Most dogs eat grass occasionally. But what's with that bizarre action anyway? While it may be just for kicks, these four health-related issues can absolutely trigger the habit. So take time today to pull back the curtain and get the lowdown on the why's and wherefores.
3 min read