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cat in a bath tub of water

How to Give Your Cat a Bath

Cats spend a great deal of time grooming themselves. But there are times when a lick-and-a-promise…
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dog at vet receives steroids medication

Guide: Steroids and Your Pet

Prednisone, and its close relative prednisolone, are among the most widely prescribed drugs in…
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A kitten in a cone--making you think about how to save money on veterinary care

Save Money on Veterinary Care

The joy our pets bring to our lives is priceless, but their care can cost us a bundle. According to…
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cat teeth dental health

Open Wide: Cat Dental Care

While I was reading Dr. Lauren Brickman’s article on animals’ baby teeth published on Petside the…
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guide to pet medications antibiotics

Guide to Antibiotics

Antibiotics are substances that kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria. The first antibiotics were…
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do kittens lose baby teeth, do dogs lose baby teeth

Do Kittens Lose Baby Teeth?

Q: Do puppies and kittens lose baby teeth like we do? A: Do kittens lose baby teeth? Dogs, too? Of…
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cost of owning a cat

The Real Cost of Owning a Cat

The cost of owning a cat should be seriously taken into consideration before a kitten is adopted.…
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Heartworm

Heartworm Prevention

Heartworms: Why Worry? Heartworm disease has been diagnosed in all fifty states and does not spare…
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pet plastic surgery

Pet Plastic Surgery

The fact that pets often look like their owners isn't cause for concern, unless of course that pet…
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allergies in dogs

Pets Have Allergies Too!

  Yes! Dogs and cats can indeed have allergies. In fact, pet allergies were to blame for what…
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hurricane sandy

Preparing for a Hurricane

Hurricane Sandy is headed for America's northeast, and is rearing up to cause upwards of millions…