Cat Tips

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Cat Tips

Did This Professor Crack the Code for Feline Kidney Disease?

According to this Japanese immunologist, a protein produced by immune cells called AIM may be a potential trigger for feline chronic kidney disease (CKD), which affects over 50% of cats 10 years and older. While it's an exciting discovery, these three time-tested recommendations are still important.
— 10 min read
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Dog Tips

7 Life-Saving Steps That Every Pet Owner Needs to Know

Please don't wait until an emergency happens to start thinking about what you would do. Seconds can determine whether your pet lives or dies. Know the seven steps that will allow you to spring into action if and when an emergency happens. Plus, 13 animal emergencies that require immediate care.
— 5 min read
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Dog Tips

Here's Help to Save Your Pet if Choking

When this happens (and it can happen to any cat or dog), you want nothing more than to help your pet in distress, but it's often impossible to know the cause. If you know the five most common causes, you'll have a better idea of what you need to do to successfully save your pet's life.
— 6 min read
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Dog Tips

Little-Known Secrets That Can Help Your Pet Live Longer

Anyone who has a dearly-loved pet knows the time we have with them passes all too quickly. However, there are factors that influence how long dogs and cats live, and things you can do starting today to help stretch out the years with your cherished pet.
— 5 min read
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Dog Tips

Your Pet Needs Probiotics, but Please Don't Share Yours

This is just one of the several mistakes that pet owners often make with this health essential, proven by studies to help lower your pet's disease risk. Just make sure the one you choose meets these three crucial factors or you may waste your money, or worse, open the door to health problems.
— 5 min read
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