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How to Adopt a Stray Cat

How to Adopt a Stray Cat

If you find newborn kittens outdoors, don't rush to take them — the mother may be fetching food, and your scent can make her reject them. Watch first, confirm they're orphaned, then prepare for a demanding but rewarding rescue.

Pet Health 📅 December 30, 2020
How to Care for Your Dog’s Coat

How to Care for Your Dog’s Coat

A glossy coat comes from regular brushing, sensible sun, restrained bathing, parasite control, and good food. Build these habits and your dog's fur stays smooth, clean, and healthy.

Pet Health 📅 November 20, 2020
How to Protect Your Cat From Parasites

How to Protect Your Cat From Parasites

Cats pick up fleas and lice from dirty surroundings or contact with infected animals. Regular parasite-control baths, a clean home, and prompt treatment keep these pests — and the illnesses they bring — at bay.

Pet Health 📅 November 20, 2020
Does a Kitten Need Deworming?

Does a Kitten Need Deworming?

Kittens do need deworming, but wait until about 2.5–3 months old unless a vet advises earlier. Parasites pass through the mother, food, and contact, so a post-weaning kitten exploring the world is at real risk. Use a broad-spectrum product and keep up monthly external protection.

Pet Health 📅 November 3, 2020
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My Toy Poodle keeps scratching with its paws and rubbing against the wall — what’s going on?

Constant scratching can be a skin condition or just a dirty, unbathed coat. Check for scabs, red patches, hair loss, and dandruff; if present, a vet-recommended topical skin ointment treats it. If not, a medicated, parasite-control shampoo and a vet-recommended external parasite treatment usually resolve it.

Q&A 📅 October 9, 2020