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Little-Known Facts About Dog Tooth Extraction
There is much to consider with dog tooth extraction—such as effects on chewing function, lifespan, and jaw-joint function. Here we explain the lesser-known facts about dog tooth extraction.
How Much Cat Food Should a Cat Eat Per Meal?
As an owner, you're never quite satisfied with your cat's appetite. Two meals a day seems too little—is it enough? Here's how much a cat should actually eat.
What to Do About Everyday Cat Shedding
Cat owners all fret over shedding—especially in spring the cat becomes a 'walking dandelion.' Some even roll the loose fur into balls.
Everything You Need to Know About Cat Deworming
A deworming primer from experience. New owners often ask about food, litter, vaccines, deworming.
A Cat’s Nutritional Needs and Feeding Standards
A cat's nutrients are the same six classes as other animals: water, protein, carbohydrate, fat, vitamins, minerals. But cats are obligate carnivores needing high-protein food; low protein kills appetite. Active cats may need more animal fat for energy. Cats also need taurine, vital to vision—deficiency badly hurts night vision.
Why Does My Dog’s Tummy Gurgle?
Heard a dog's belly rumble? That gurgle comes from gas moving in the stomach.
How to Correct a Picky-Eating Cat
When a cat eats a little then plays, only eats when extremely hungry, or only eats treats—whatever the form, all of these count as picky-eating behavior.
Patellar Luxation in Small Breed Dogs
Patellar luxation is one of the most common orthopedic issues in dogs, most common in small breeds — especially tiny dogs like Teddy, Pomeranian, and Yorkie, which very easily have congenital or acquired patellar problems. In recent years, medium and large breeds also show a rising trend. Do not underestimate it; severe cases can cause paralysis and disability.
What Palatants Are Used in Cat and Dog Food?
What exactly is a palatant? In Europe and America, pet-food regulations ban many chemical flavorings, so under strict pet-food standards, yeast and animal fats are used there as palatants.
Everything About Calcium Supplementation for Dogs
Before supplementing, study whether your dog needs it. Calcium is only needed when deficient, not the more the better. In the body's balance, calcium, phosphorus, zinc, iron and other trace elements have a subtle equilibrium. About calcium - read on.