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Pros, Cons and Best Timing of Spaying or Neutering Cats and Dogs
Spay/neuter benefits far outweigh drawbacks - it avoids testicular tumors, prostate issues, mammary tumors, pyometra and more. Here is the detail.
Five Causes of Dog Vomiting
Dogs vomit - sometimes fine after, sometimes listless. Here are five types and which need a vet.
Why a Dog Throws Up Yellow Fluid and What to Do
Many causes - long hunger, gastritis, viral disease. Here is the detail.
How to Handle a Pet in Heat
In this hormone-filled season pets send signals to breed. Owners must be careful and help them through heat calmly.
Understanding Dog Barking
Why do dogs bark so much - at the door, guests, other dogs, your food, even at 3 a.m.? Here is how to read it.
Dogs Need Sun Protection Too
As it heats up, summer outings hide risks beyond heatstroke - did you know dogs get sunburned?
Symptoms of Leptospirosis in Dogs
Leptospirosis spreads via infected urine, tissue, or contaminated water and soil - an acute zoonosis.
Key Differences Between Cats and Dogs
Dogs were top pets, but more homes now keep cats, yet knowledge of cat diet lags. Cats often steal dog food and owners think dog food suffices - wrong. Here is why cats need their own.
How Pets Benefit Children
Keeping a pet at home not only gives a child a 'playmate' but also opens a window for them to understand life. Companionship from a pet in childhood is thus very good for a child's growth.
What If Your Dog Won’t Cooperate at the Vet
The hospital is novel and fun for a first-time dog, but being touched, pinched, mouth-pried and temperature-taken by strangers in white makes the dog uneasy and emotionally unstable.