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Is Spaying/Neutering Pets Helping Them
Is spaying/neutering pets helping them? Why do people not neuter themselves but force pets? Many like to discuss pet neutering from a 'humanity' angle, but can't take responsibility for their pets. Whether neutering helps them — perhaps read on and you'll be clearer.
Precautions for Pets During the Plum Rain Season
Plum rain season — how to care for pets?
Don’t Ignore Your Pet’s Gut Health
What are the basics of cat and dog gastrointestinal health?
The Hidden Dangers of Essential Oils for Pets
As essential oils become common in society, their potential danger to curious pets grows. Most importantly, pet owners should know the risks of using essential oils at home to keep pets from contacting potentially toxic compounds.
What Is Feline Leukemia (FeLV)?
Feline leukemia (FeLV) is a widespread, incurable retrovirus that suppresses the immune system and is a top cause of cat cancer (over 30%). It spreads by saliva, mother-to-kitten, blood, and shared litter; only prevention via vaccine and limiting exposure helps.
Canine Tapeworm: Symptoms and Treatment
Tapeworm-infected dogs pass white sesame-like segments in soft yellowish stool, with poor nutrition, anemia, and anal itch. Treat with arecoline, praziquantel, or bunamidine; prevent with regular internal and external deworming.
Feline Vitamin Deficiency Syndromes
Of the vitamins cats need, some are made by the body, some from food. Lack of a specific vitamin causes a specific deficiency syndrome; long ignored, it can be fatal.
How to Choose Golden Retriever Puppy Food
Goldens and Labs are similar mid-large dogs; Goldens have luxuriant coats, Labs short. Their skin nutrition needs are similar, so written together - how to choose their food.
Cleaning and Protection Tips for Pet Households
Owners ask how to clean with pets. Pet smell is keen - some dogs' is a million times human. So unless needed, the principle is heavy cleaning, light disinfecting. A fully cleaned surface hardly breeds germs; irritating disinfectants like 84 stimulate pets' airways and can be fatal if licked. Over-disinfecting helps no one.
How to Bathe Your Pet at Home
Bath frequency: adult dogs weekly, autumn-winter 2-3 times a month. Puppies less due to low resistance. Cats not often - every 3-6 months per tolerance.