pet health

  1. Small Animals

    Diarrhea in guinea pigs

    By PetMD on Jul 7, 2011
    Diarrhea often occurs as a symptom of a secondary condition, including disease, infection or improper diet, all causing the guinea...
  2. Pets & Animals

    Win the fight against fleas & ticks

    By Mary Fetzer on Jun 1, 2011
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    No matter how well groomed your pets are, they can still fall victim to pesky fleas and ticks. These silent pests can cause serious...
  3. Pets & Animals

    6 Tips for healthy pets

    By Mary Fetzer on Apr 7, 2011
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    Our pets can’t tell us what they need, so we have to be proactive in keeping them healthy. These six tips will help you help your...
  4. Pets & Animals

    Top pet health resources

    By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed. on Apr 7, 2011
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    Whether you’re a dog, cat, horse or rat person, no other pet is quite like yours. To keep Fido or Fluffy in top-notch shape, you...
  5. Pets & Animals

    5 Questions to ask your veterinarian

    By Mary Fetzer on Apr 7, 2011
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    Taking good care of your pet requires regular visits to the veterinarian... and that ain't cheap! Make the most of every vet...
  6. Pets & Animals

    Pet health emergencies

    By Naomi de la Torre on Apr 6, 2011
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    No one wants to think about a pet having an emergency, but a well designed pet emergency care plan will allow you to rest easy and...
  7. Pets & Animals

    Top 5 signs your pet is ill

    By Naomi de la Torre on Apr 6, 2011
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    Fido might not be able to stand up and ask for an aspirin, but he can tell you when he's sick. By watching for certain changes in...
  8. Small animal health & conditions

    Red eye in rabbits

    By PetMD on Jul 12, 2010
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    Red eye is a relatively common condition which causes swelling or irritation in the rabbit's eye or eyelid. This appearance of blood...
  9. Dog health & conditions

    5 Tips for cutting pet care costs

    By Kristin Julie Viola on Nov 20, 2009
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    Bills, bills, bills. Between veterinary care, food and supplies, the cost of owning a pet can certainly add up. Exacerbating...
  10. Pet Fun

    5 tips: How to keep your furry friend in top shape

    By Kristin Julie Viola on Nov 11, 2009
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    Americans aren't the only ones who could stand to shed a few pounds. Our feline friends and canine companions are also in dire need...
  11. Small Animals

    Feeding your ferret

    By Vladimir Negron on Nov 6, 2009
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    If you have just gotten a ferret, or are thinking of getting a ferret, it's a really good idea to do a little research into the best...
  12. Pets & Kids

    Pet diseases: Can your child catch them

    By SheKnows Editors on Sep 1, 2009
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    We know that kids are susceptible to germs, but did you ever wonder if they can catch your pet's illness?
  13. Small animal health & conditions

    Kidney failure in rabbits

    By Vladimir Negron on Aug 6, 2009
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    Rabbits, much like humans, suffer from renal failure. This causes them to produce less urine and is infrequently due to cases of...
  14. Cat health & conditions

    Senior cats: A few things to keep in mind

    By Vladimir Negron on Mar 12, 2009
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    While cats aren't going to need Botox or face-lifts as they grow older, they will need you to keep caring for them the way you have...
  15. Dog health & conditions

    Why does your dog overeat?

    By Kathy Santo, Pet Expert on Aug 28, 2008
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    I have an 18-month-old Pomeranian who is insatiable with regard to food. She weighs 11 pounds, and the entire family is concerned...
  16. Pet Fun

    Pets are good for your health

    By   on Jun 3, 2008
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    And you thought all Rover was good for was eating, sleeping and providing overtime work for the pooper scooper. But your dog, cat,...
  17. Self Improvement & Mental Health

    The health benefits of pet therapy: Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) and Animal Assisted Activities (AAA)

    By Josey Duncan on Jun 3, 2008
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    If you have ever snuggled up to her on a cold, lonely night, or cried into her fur about a horrible Monday you know there is nothing...