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Cleaning Your Cat’s Eyes – Pet tip 219
When it comes to eye cleaning, most cats are good at cleaning their own eyes when they get dirty. Many cats have some blackish dirt buildup in the corners of their eyes. This is the result of dust particles and …
Pet food and treats – Pet tip 113
Most pet lovers probably know that the food that they give their pets is very important to maintain their pet’s health. Due to the fact that in many countries like Canada and the U.S. the ingredients in pet food are …
Puppy proofing your home – Pet tip 102
Few things on this earth are as cute as getting a new puppy. It really is a special time that passes so quickly. Puppies are adorable, they adore their owners and they love to play with everything. Play for puppies …
Dog has Lyme Disease – Cat has Lyme Disease
What is Lyme disease?
Lyme disease is caused by the corkscrew-shaped bacteria, Borrelia burgdorferi which is also called a spirochete. The bacteria are carried by ticks which transmit the infection when they feed on animals and humans. The disease can …
Canine Distemper
What is distemper?
Distemper is a highly contagious viral disease of domestic dogs. Some other species, including ferrets, skunks, and raccoons, are also affected by this disease.
How is the disease spread?
The virus is spread primarily by direct contact …
Cat Diabetes
In North America, one of the up and coming disease “epidemics” to be noted in people is diabetes (diabetes mellitus). This is a disease that most often affects obese, middle-aged patients. Coincidently, the same phenomenon can be found in our …
Introducing cats to cats – Pet tip 107
When introducing new cats to one another there are some important things to be aware of from the get go. First off every resident cat (the cat that currently lives at the house before the introduction of a new cat) …
Shy Dogs – Shyness in Dogs
Do you have a dog that is very shy around people or other dogs? Are you reluctant to bring your pet to new or strange environments because you know he/she will be upset? Believe it or not, you (and your …
