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Pet Health

Debunking myths about spaying and neutering


Companion animal overpopulation poses a considerable problem. The Humane Society of the United States says about 2.4 million healthy, adoptable cats and dogs are euthanized in American animal shelters each year...

How dogs benefit from daily walks

Dog owners with fenced-in backyards may think their furry friends are getting all they need during their nightly exercise sessions in the backyard. While such yards provide safe places for dogs to relax and run around...

Treating pets facing flea and tick infestations

Pet owners love many things about having companion animals. But flea and tick infestations are probably not on the list of things pet owners love about their furry friends.

How to care for aging dogs

Dogs and cats may not live as long as their human companions, but they age just like other living creatures. Cats' and dogs' rate of growth and maturity is accelerated compared to human beings'...

Make vet visits easier
on cats

Some pets handle trips to the veterinarian better than others. Animals used to car trips or spending ample time among other animals might not hesitate to get in the car for routine vet visits, while pets that don't often socialize with other animals may be more resistant when it's time for their routine medical checkups.

Paleo food plans for
today’s pets

Domesticated dogs and cats are descendents from their wild ancestors, who did not wait around for their owners to use openers to crack open cans of processed food. Wild animals' eating habits are much different...

How to help pets maintain healthy weights

Like their human companions, pets can struggle with their weight. According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, in 2014, an estimated 53 percent of dogs and 58 percent of cats in the United States were overweight or obese.

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