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Cat Tips

Are You Contributing to Your Cat's Litter Box Issues?

Elimination outside the litter box is the No. 1 reason why cats end up surrendered to shelters. Yet, it doesn't need to be that way. We owe it to our feline companions to get to the bottom of the issue before giving up. Discover the six most common litter box mistakes you may be making.

Dog Tips

Why Your Pet May Be Weak, Lethargic and Refusing to Eat

If your cat or dog appears weak, doesn't want to exercise, seems confused, displays rapid breathing, decreased appetite, or has a pale tongue or gums, this may be the reason why. A good reason to get your pet to the veterinarian immediately, this condition may be easily diagnosed.

Cat Tips

Incredibly Photogenic Cats Living on the Top of the World?

The recent discovery of these long-haired felines - about the size of small, domesticated housecats - living on the world's highest peak has created a buzz in the research community after an exhaustive, yet rewarding, four-week journey. Find out how they learned the origin of these cats and more.

Dog Tips

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.

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