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Common Questions About Spaying and Neutering Cats
When is the best time to spay or neuter a cat? What should be noted before and after the surgery? What are the benefits? These are things every cat owner needs to learn. Spaying or neutering is something every cat must go through; let us look at these common questions together.
What to Prepare Before Getting Your First Cat
We would not move into a new home before the furniture is ready; that is human habit. Before bringing a cat home, prepare its food and daily necessities to help it settle into the new environment.
What to Do When Your Cat Keeps Peeing on the Bed
Recently, the most frequently asked question: what do I do when my cat keeps peeing on the bed? We previously shared a guide on inappropriate urination, but some said it was not clear enough in practice. This time we systematically and thoroughly summarize it! Please read and understand it repeatedly, and feel free to add your own tips.
Signs of Obesity in Cats
Obesity refers to the excessive accumulation of body fat. At least 25% of cats are considered obese or at risk of becoming obese, which is the most common nutrition-related health condition in pets.
When Does a Dog Need Dental Surgery?
Dental surgery is a treatment or preventive measure for dental disease, mainly cleaning and polishing the dog's teeth. Note that no oral problem stays the same; on the contrary, the condition will continue to develop, making treatment more difficult, which also means a longer, more complex, and more expensive treatment process. In other words, when you need to properly treat your pet's dental disease, the earlier the better.
How to Prevent Parasites in Dogs
A parasite is an organism that lives in another organism, called the host. The dog is a host for parasites. Often, the parasite needs the dog's body to survive and can harm the dog.
How to Care for a Senior Dog
Senior dogs need grooming help, proactive pain management for arthritis, vet-prescribed NSAIDs or other pain meds, and quality supplements (look for the NASC seal). Vet visits every 6 months after age 10 catch problems early. You and your vet are a team for a pain-free life.
How to Clean Your Dog’s Ears
Cleaning a dog's ears is harder than it looks—long canals mean a wrong move can rupture the eardrum. Wrap a small dog in a towel, wipe the flap and visible cartilage with a damp cotton ball or swab, never push into the canal, and reward after. For severe infections, let your vet do it.
What to Know About Dog Boarding
Boarding your dog can be stressful for both of you. This article covers how to choose a safe, well-run kennel, the health and vaccination requirements boarding facilities expect, and what to bring so your dog stays comfortable while you are away.
Diagnosing Lameness in Dogs
Sudden lameness is often easier to trace — a normal dog that suddenly limps clearly had something happen. But chronic or subtle lameness takes a careful workup. A detailed history and orthopedic exam point the vet to the right tests.