If you're looking for a lively, affectionate, intelligent pet, you don't have to limit yourself to a dog or cat. Members of the Cacatuidae family, better known as cockatoos, can provide those qualities in abundance. However, before you bring a cockatoo home for the first time, you need to understand
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Cockatoos
Category: Choosing Your Pet, Exotics, Birds
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Parrots
Category: Choosing Your Pet, Exotics, Birds
If you’re thinking of adding a feathered friend to your family, you might be surprised at what it takes to care of this type of pet. While parrots are highly intelligent and fun pets, there are a few aspects that make them more difficult to care for than a cat or dog. Here’s what you need to know
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Box Turtles
Category: Choosing Your Pet, Exotics, Reptiles, Turtles, Choosing Your Pet, Exotics
North American box turtles are mainly terrestrial turtles, although they do spend some time in shallow water (Asian box turtles tend to be a bit more aquatic). Compared to aquatic turtles such as red eared sliders, they are more challenging and complex pets, and are not the best choice for beginning
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Budgies
Category: Choosing Your Pet, Exotics, Birds, Choosing Your Pet, Exotics
Budgies (budgerigars) are an extremely popular pet bird, and for good reason. These small parrots make delightful pets, and are usually friendly and easy to tame. While they can sometimes be difficult to understand, they are quite capable of mimicking speech. Budgies are sometimes also called parakeets
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Fleas
Category: Pet Health, Pests and Parasites, Pet Health
A common parasite, fleas are found in almost every area of the world and can be found on dogs, cats, and many other mammals. They survive year to year even in cold climates because they live on pets, in buildings, and on wild animals. There are four stages to the flea life cycle. Eggs are laid by an
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Hypothyroidism
Category: Pet Health, Chronic Conditions, Pet Health
Hypothyroidism is the natural deficiency of thyroid hormone and is the most common hormone imbalance of dogs. This deficiency is produced by several different mechanisms. The most common cause (at least 95% of cases) is immune destruction of the thyroid gland. It can also be caused by natural atrophy
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Most Common Digestive Issues in Dogs and How to Relieve Them
Category: Newsletter Library, Nutrition & Food
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Anemia in Dogs
Category: Newsletter Library, Keeping Pets Healthy
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July is National Lost Pet Prevention Month
Category: Newsletter Library, Seasonal Topics
A lost pet is every pet owner's worst nightmare. These tips can help you keep your furry friend safe.
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Summer Paw Care For Hot Pavement and Exercise Outside
Category: Newsletter Library, Seasonal Topics
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Keeping Your Pets Safe During Flea and Tick Season
Category: Newsletter Library, Fleas & Parasites
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Why the Controversy About Pet Vaccinations?
Category: Newsletter Library, Visiting the Vet
As with anything, pet vaccinations can be too much of a good thing. Similar to parents who are learning more about vaccinations for children, veterinarians and pet owners alike are beginning to question some of the standard wisdom when it comes to protecting pets. There are certain fatal diseases against
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The Benefits of Pet Massage
Category: Newsletter Library, Keeping Pets Healthy
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Small Dog Health Problems
Category: Newsletter Library, Keeping Pets Healthy
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Is a Wet Nose a Sign of a Healthy Pet?
Category: Newsletter Library, Recognizing Illness
Have you ever heard that a wet nose is a sign that your pet is healthy? Although that's often the case, it's not always true. A moist nose can benefit your pet in several ways, but it doesn't necessarily guarantee good health. How Does a Wet Nose Help My Pet? Have you ever been woken at 5 a.m. by a cold,
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5 Common Myths About Pets
Category: Newsletter Library, Tips for Pet Owners
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3 Reasons Why Your Pet Could Be Coughing
Category: Newsletter Library, Recognizing Illness
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How Safe is Your Dog’s Food?
Category: Newsletter Library, Nutrition & Food
Over the last several years, numerous dog food brands and treats have been recalled for chemical contamination or Salmonella. This last summer many dog food brands were recalled due to Salmonella; all were manufactured in a Diamond Pet Foods plant in Gaston, South Carolina, USA. This plant makes many
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Wellness Coloring Book
Category: Pets4Kids
Picking the Right Pet, Welcome Your New Pet Home, Pets Need Proper Grooming, Feed Your Pet a Good Diet, Training Your Pet, Pets Love to Play!, and Pets Can Get Sick Just Like You.
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Can My Pet Get Depressed?
Category: Newsletter Library, Recognizing Illness
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Does My Pet Dream?
Category: Newsletter Library, Newsletter Archive, Fun with Pets
Are humans the only mammals who dream? Find out if your pet experiences dreams and nightmares.
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Bloat in Dogs
Category: Newsletter Library, Recognizing Illness
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Why is My Dog Vomiting?
Category: Newsletter Library, Recognizing Illness
Even healthy dogs vomit from time to time. Find out what causes the common health problem.
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The Most Expensive Dog Breeds
Category: Newsletter Library, Recognizing Illness
It is well known that each breed of dog tends to have certain health problems more common to that breed. This is probably due to genetics. As canine DNA is studied, it is hoped that we can eventually develop genetic tests for early detection and possible prevention of these diseases. In the meantime,
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Fatal Rabies Disease is Preventable
Category: Newsletter Library, Recognizing Illness
Pets need to be vaccinated to prevent against rabies. Rabies is a fatal viral zoonosis and veterinarians believe that all mammals are susceptible to it. This disease puts the public at risk and prevention measures are urged. Rabies is transmitted through saliva. It enters the body of person or pet through
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Chronic Pain in Pets
Category: Newsletter Library, Recognizing Illness
It's hard to see your pet in pain day after day, particularly if your formerly energetic friend has now become lethargic and withdrawn due to a health condition or disease. Unfortunately, pets suffer from chronic pain just like people do. Learning about types of chronic pain and treatments can help you keep your pet more comfortable.
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Do You Know the Facts About Canine Lyme Disease?
Category: Newsletter Library, Recognizing Illness
If your dog shows signs of stiffness or begins limping, you may assume that arthritis is to blame. Unfortunately, joint pain can also be a sign of canine Lyme disease. Learning the facts about this tick-borne disease can help you ensure that your pet receives prompt treatment. How is Lyme Disease Transmitted? People
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When Is a Goopy Eye a Problem?
Category: Newsletter Library, Recognizing Illness
Many dogs have thick eye discharge. Sometimes it is just in the morning; sometimes it has to do with a dog’s breed. Some breeds of dogs have eyes that sit differently in their skull, causing more discharge. And, sometimes, the goopy eye is a sign of a severe, chronic and painful condition called keratoconjunctivitis
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What to Do When Your Pet Goes on the Carpet
Category: Newsletter Library, Recognizing Illness
Straining to urinate, frequent urination, blood in the urine, and accidents in the house are common symptoms that pet owners report to their veterinarian. Many times the signs come on suddenly, as people find urine spots on the floor, often near the door where the dog goes outside. Cat owners may notice
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Vomiting Versus Regurgitation
Category: Newsletter Library, Recognizing Illness
When you come home to find a mess on the floor, it is easy to assume that the dog vomited. Vomiting is very common in dogs, as they often eat weird things! There are actually many other causes of vomiting, including parasites, kidney disease, liver problems, pancreatitis, and food allergies. Overall,
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Understanding Canine Compulsive Disorder
Category: Newsletter Library, Recognizing Illness
If your dog has developed a tendency to pursue the same pointless activity -- sucking on his flanks, chasing his own tail, barking or snapping at thin air, et cetera -- he may be suffering from canine compulsive disorder, or CCD. Fortunately, treatment and training can help him overcome his obsession. Defining
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Types of Diabetes in Dogs
Category: Newsletter Library, Recognizing Illness
Most people have heard of diabetes and associate it with needing to administer insulin. But actually there are two different kinds of diabetes: diabetes mellitus and diabetes insipidus. Their symptoms can be similar, but their causes are totally different and thus their treatments are completely different. Diabetes
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Staph Infections & Your Pet
Category: Newsletter Library, Recognizing Illness
You may have heard of MRSA infections in people discussed in the media in this last year. Otherwise known as Staph or Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus, this type of bacteria is resistant to most antibiotics. People infected with this dangerous bacteria can become quite ill or even die if an
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Quick Facts About Cancer
Category: Newsletter Library, Recognizing Illness
Family pets are often described as our "best friends" and news that they are sick can be devastating. Cancer is a disease that can affect family pets like dogs and cats. Through the years, research has developed many cures and treatments for use in improving or sustaining the health of pets that present
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Pets Can Show Warning Signs Before Cancer Diagnosis
Category: Newsletter Library, Recognizing Illness
Warning signs can be present in your family pet before the veterinarian makes an actual diagnosis. You'll want to be alert and watch for warning signs as preventative measures, and at the same time provide your pet with the best nutrition, exercise program and lifestyle possible for his or her activity
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