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A New Owner’s Guide to Preparing for a Cat
Bringing a kitten home is joyful but troublesome early, so learn and prepare before serving your cat. Cats are sensitive; the author suggests a kitten over two months for beginners - one eating kibble and eliminating alone. Found/adopted newborns need experienced owners or pro advice.
Do Pets Really Need Dental Cleaning?
Dogs/cats get full teeth by 4-5 months; beyond kibble, owners add cans/snacks. More food, more tooth test; soft wet food sticks, uncleaned corrodes teeth, causing disease. So after full teeth, regular cleaning.
Common Questions About Deworming Dogs
Internal deworming must be timely. Regular deworming is a must for every owner, because as a dog grows it inevitably picks up internal and external parasites; left unchecked, severe cases seriously threaten its health.
The Importance of Deworming Your Dog
Many dog owners overlook the importance of deworming and are confused about how to do it. Deworm monthly; it splits into external (monthly) and internal (every 3 months), but methods differ by product, so follow the label for safety.
How to Keep Pets Warm in Winter
Winter came a bit late but hard; Shanghai is turning cold. Notice your fur kid burrowing into bed, by the heater, in your arms.
Causes and Treatment of Tear Stains in Cats and Dogs
Some owners excitedly raise a 'Snow White' or 'Prince Charming', only to see it ruined by two lines of tear stains! Where is the viral pet we were promised?
What to Do About a Picky Dog
Everyone knows dogs are greedy big eaters who eat anything. But many owners say their dog is picky. Facing disliked food it won't even look, worse, a hunger strike in protest. How to cure pickiness?
Understanding Cat Malocclusion (Overbite and Underbite)
Cats with malocclusion are far from rare, and because of their looks they're often unloved, even ending up stray. Today we discuss feline malocclusion.
What to Do When Your Cat Has Anemia
Feline anemia is a condition that is very easy to identify—a blood test will confirm it. Its signs include markedly reduced activity, poor exercise tolerance, moderate to severe rapid breathing, pale mucous membranes, and heart murmurs.
Symptoms of Canine Roundworm Infection
Puppies get roundworm very often, usually because deworming is not done on schedule, and partly due to diet. Severe infection can be fatal, so owners must take it seriously. Here are the symptoms.