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Ten Taboos for First-Time Dog Owners
New dog owners often make the same mistakes, from bathing too soon to feeding human food and using the wrong shampoo. Avoid these ten common taboos to keep your puppy safe and healthy.
Healthy Human Foods You Can Feed Your Dog
Plain chicken, pumpkin, coconut oil, sweet potato, yogurt, blueberries, and peanut butter are all safe, healthy additions to a dog's diet when prepared correctly. Here is what makes each one good.
How to Bathe Your Dog Properly (For New Owners)
Bathing a dog starts long before the tub. Tire the dog out, let it acclimate, brush the coat, use the right temperature and a dog-specific shampoo, then dry thoroughly to avoid illness and skin problems.
Why Dogs Hate the Rain
Let's discuss why dogs dislike rain.
Diseases Dogs Easily Catch in Autumn
After autumn, big day-night temperature swings, cold/flu season; low immunity hurts people; same for dogs - owners beware.
FIP in Cats: Symptoms and Treatment
FIP, short for Feline Infectious Peritonitis, means inflammation of the abdominal lining. When this inflammation is linked to a specific mutated feline coronavirus, it is infectious peritonitis (FIP). Only a small fraction of coronavirus strains cause FIP.
Summer Cat Care: Mistakes and Precautions
Cats do feel the heat and cannot cool themselves through skin sweat glands. Avoid shaving their coat or using enclosed bubble carriers, keep air flowing, offer plenty of water, and guard against food spoilage and parasites.
How to Choose the Right Cooling Vest for Your Dog
Cooling vests work by evaporation. Pick by size, long evaporation time (~15 min), sun reflection, reflective strips, built-in harness, and a breathable inner layer to avoid skin trouble.
What to Do When Your Cat Is Constipated
Cat constipation is common but should not be ignored, as it can progress to megacolon. Learn the warning signs, the many possible causes, and the treatment and prevention steps from diet and weight control to stress reduction.
Three Common Dog Illnesses in Autumn and Winter
Cooler months bring three common threats: colds, bronchitis and gastroenteritis. Know the signs, keep your dog warm and dry, and consult a vet if symptoms linger or worsen.