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It is completely normal for cats to vomit every once in a while. Just like with humans, cats can get an upset stomach or eat something that didn’t agree with them, causing them to get sick. Depending on the underlying cause of their illness, most of the time all a cat needs is 24 hours…

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Congestive heart failure in cats is a condition that many pet owners do not know exists and are not prepared for if their cat develops it. While many people often only think of human beings when discussing heart failure, heart failure in cats is fairly common. If your cat does develop Congestive Heart Failure, early…

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Has your cat been urinating on your walls or living room furniture? Unfortunately, one of the biggest complaints of all cat owner’s occurs when their furry feline begins “marking” up their territory or peeing in places other than their litter box. While this may be frustrating for you, it’s crucial that you know that this…

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When your furry feline appears to be sick, the first thing you want to do is to help. Unfortunately, since we are unable to directly communicate with our cats, we have to pay close attention to other behavioral changes or symptoms that might be pointing to sickness. A common symptom that cats will exhibit if…

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Dog owners are constantly struggling with finding the right foods that their four-legged friends can consume.  Dogs are particularly open to eating a variety of foods that their human companions consume.  This is true even with foods that are dangerous to dogs.  One such food is grapes.  Grapes, and their dried form raisins are acutely…

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As a pet owner, watching your dog experience discomfort in any form can be difficult to endure and foster a feeling of helplessness. One way to combat this sense of helplessness is to become knowledgeable about various conditions your dog may experience so that if they arise, you are prepared, understand what is happening, and…

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Hyperthyroidism is most commonly associated with human beings, but did you know that cats can also suffer from this thyroid disorder? Hyperthyroidism in cats is a fairly common condition, and if you are a cat owner it is important to understand this condition so that you can recognize potential warning signs and symptoms early. The…

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Much like humans, skin irritations are commonly seen among our feline friends. Ranging from rashes to abrasions to open wounds, feline skin, like our skin, can be sensitive and can incur many of the same conditions. One type of skin condition, an abscess, while common in cats can be alarming when your pet develops one.…

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Dog owners perform a variety of tasks daily in order to maintain and improve their dog’s mental and physical health. Owners regularly feed them healthy dog food, give them water, take them outside to relieve themselves, and make sure that they are getting regular walks, play time and exercise. Most dogs love all of these…

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If your dog has ever been sick or in pain, you have likely felt at least a moment’s panic as you rushed to the web or called friends in order to figure out what ails it. Since they cannot talk, dogs will let the observant owner know that something is wrong in other ways; they…

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