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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.
Best Time for Cat Spay/Neuter Surgery
When is the best time? Before or after heat? At 6 or 12 months? Let's look into it.
What Happens When You Pet a Dog for 10 Minutes
What are the perks of petting a dog? It can cheer the dog, lower allergy odds, even shift your mood. Owners differ, but it surely relaxes.
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.
Why Dogs Gain Weight After Neutering
Many owners find their cat or dog's figure goes off after neutering; the original graceful body becomes chubby. Although cute, do you prefer their original look?
Cat Abnormal Bleeding: Diagnostic and Treatment Guide
Abnormal bleeding in cats needs a workup - history, CBC, biochemistry, urinalysis, X-rays, clotting studies, and more - to find the cause (infection, toxin, platelet disorder). Severe cases need IV fluids, transfusion, oxygen, and antibiotics.
Symptoms of Hypothyroidism in Dogs
Canine hypothyroidism can cause obesity, low energy, poor appetite, hair loss, and cold intolerance, but these signs also fit other diseases - so get a vet check. Treatment is lifelong thyroid-hormone supplements, dosed by the vet.
Simple Coping Strategies for Cat Stress Responses
Cats, like us, feel stress and tension. When tense they easily show stress responses, and excessive stress affects health and lifespan. How can owners help? Here we detail cat stress sources and simple coping strategies.
Why Does a Dog Raise One Front Leg
Does your dog do this? Standing, it tucks one front leg with the paw curled up, while watching warily what is in front of it — maybe another dog, maybe a person, maybe even a plastic bag dancing in the wind.
How to Get Rid of Cat Chin Acne (Black Chin)
How can you prevent a cat's black chin (chin acne)?