Posted by admin | Posted in Pets & Animals | Posted on 06-05-2011
Otitis Externa — smelly, itchy, dirty ears — is the third most common reason we take our dogs to see the veterinarian. Pet owners generally do not include ear cleaning as part of their daily or weekly grooming routine, but veterinarians are finding that at-home general cleaning can help eliminate the problem of otisis externa. Spring and summer can be particularly hard on the ears.
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Posted by admin | Posted in Pets & Animals | Posted on 01-02-2011
Keeping your pet well groomed is an essential part of being a new pet owner. We have compiled a few tasks that each owner should do on a regular basis. If you make sure these things get done, you will keep your pet happy and healthy. Trimming your dogs’ nails is critical in keeping your pet free from toe infections. You should always keep your pet dogs nails trimmed to the proper length.
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Posted by admin | Posted in Pets & Animals | Posted on 10-09-2010
In the world of dogs, ear mites at best create a whole lot of discomfort. At worst, if not treated can lead to deafness or impaired hearing. What are ear mites? They are microscopic insects known in the entomologic circles as Otodectes cynotis. They are very tiny, but once they make themselves at home in your dog or cat, they can cause gigantic problems.
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Posted by admin | Posted in Home & Family | Posted on 30-04-2010
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure! The best way to prevent disease is to keep your dog healthy and in the best shape you possibly can. Feed him good quality food, give him plenty of exercise, and keep his living quarters as clean as possible. If you take care of these basic needs, your dog will be much better equipped to fight off diseases that come along.
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Posted by admin | Posted in Pets & Animals | Posted on 09-04-2010
Ear mites in cats rate as one of the most frequent maladies that affect felines. This is likely because they are highly contagious; able to be passed from mother to young or from just one encounter with another cat. If left untreated, a cat may actually lose all hearing; making it imperative to have your pet checked regularly and treated if necessary.
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