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Flame-Retardant Chemicals May Cause Feline Hyperthyroidism
For years, manufacturers have been adding flame retardant chemical substances to a wide variety of products and building materials to reduce the...
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Natural Flea and Tick Prevention
The decision to use chemical flea and tick treatment is a difficult one for many pet owners. Reports of animals suffering from serious health...
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Pet Ownership May Reduce the Risk of Heart Disease
As far as I'm concerned, folks who live with animals are extremely blessed. Pets give us an abundance of unconditional love, and they certainly can...
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Reiki - A Healing Touch for Pets
Reiki practitioner Jenny Hughes of All Creatures Reiki answered a few of my questions about Reiki, a gentle alternative therapy for animals (and...
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Spring is a great time to learn about the tick borne diseases that can affect our beloved pets, as…
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Hypoallergenic dogs are becoming extremely popular with pet owners who struggle with allergens due…
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Nursing and Weaning Kittens

Kittens are born blind and deaf, yet can find their mother and start nursing just after birth.…
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At the start of this New Year, everyone is barking about the economy. Consumer experts advise to…
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Cat is Drinking So Much Water

Q: Our cat is male and 17 years old. Lately he cannot get enough water. He drinks twice as much…
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Q: How long is a cat pregnancy

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Mammary Disease in Cats

Dr. Trisha Joyce, a veterinarian for New York City Veterinary Specialists, knows how lethal mammary…
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