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Banned for Outdoor Use, yet Still Allowed for Use on Pets?

These chemicals are so toxic, they were banned - or at least restricted - for agricultural use. Yet the year after the complete ban of one of these chemicals, massive amounts were sold for the domestic pet market. Now, pets and the environment are paying the steep price.

what you should know about feline diarrhea

Cat Tips

Why You Should Never Ignore Your Cat’s Loose Stools

If your cat develops diarrhea, or loose stools, it can be a sign of many underlying conditions. And unless your cat meets this one condition, ignoring it and doing nothing could be a regretful mistake. Whether it's acute or chronic, here's what you need to know about diarrhea in cats.

Dog Tips

Red Alert: Just One of These Pills Can Harm a Pet

Misguided pet parents think that because these are OK for them to use, giving one to their pet won't do any damage. Not so, as these over-the-counter pills for humans can bind to protein in your pet's bloodstream and damage his kidneys, gastrointestinal tract and even his nerves.

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, I still stand by these three time-tested recommendations.

Cat Tips

One of the Worst Things You Can Do to Your Cat

There's absolutely no benefit of this to your cat. Done solely for human convenience, owners don't often realize the potential risks to their pets, such as developing chronic pain and nerve damage, and the surgical risks of stroke, cardiac arrest and even death.

Dog Tips

7 Things to Consider at the End of Your Pet's Life

How do you know when it's time to say goodbye? As pets get older, the human-animal bond gets stronger, so it only becomes more difficult to make that final decision. This 7-point scale can help you know when it's time to stop asking your pet to bear the burden of living and unbridle his body.

Cat Tips

The Coat-Color Guide to Choosing a Friendly Cat

Can you predict the friendliness of a cat based on her coat color? This online survey of cat owners suggests yes, at least for this color of cat. I, too, have found these cats to be extra special.

Dog Tips

Are Pet Supplements Worth the Time and Effort?

If you take supplements, you've likely wondered if your pet could also benefit from taking them. Most pets stand to benefit from supplements, two rules apply, however. Avoid giving your dog or cat supplements made for humans, as well as supplements that are added to commercial pet food.

Cat Tips

Why Does My Cat Sleep so Much?

Is it normal for kitties to spend more time asleep than awake? How many hours a day is the norm, and what can lead your cat to catch even more zzz's? Know the sleeping positions that may indicate your pet is experiencing pain, has a medical issue or simply wants to feel more secure.

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