Blepharitis is a term that refers to inflammation of the eyelid. The outermost layer of the eyelid is made up of skin and hair follicles; the middle layer is made up of connective tissue, muscles and glands. These glands produce an oily secretion that helps to lubricate the eyes. Blepharitis can affect one or both
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Q: Do dogs also struggle with hairballs? A: Cats spend much time grooming themselves, which predisposes them to getting hairballs. Dogs don’t groom as excessively as cats do, and therefore they don’t ingest as much hair. We have diagnosed hairballs in some dogs with severe flea infestations, which cause severe itching and triggering the dogs
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The past two years have brought about many changes in our lives. Some changes were bound to happen at some point, but were fast-tracked when the hard lockdown occurred all over the world. One of the industries that has seen new trends coming to light, is the pet food industry. In this article, Animaltalk takes
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Many animals and humans bask in the sun to warm up from time to time. But for cold-blooded animals, like reptiles, this is the only way they can increase their body temperature. To soak up the sun’s warmth, the animal will lie in full sun in such a way that his entire body gets full
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Cat groom themselves, so why do owners have to groom their cats as well? Regular cat grooming allows you to spend quality time bonding with your pet and gives you the opportunity to check her body condition and spot any unusual signs that might indicate health problems, such as lumps or bumps. Grooming is very
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Q: Puppies sleep a lot. Why do they need to take a nap so often? A: Just like human babies need sleep, so do puppies. Puppies need about 18 to 19 hours of sleep in a 24-hour period – the younger they are the more sleep they need. Puppies grow and develop physically very quickly.
You really want a pet and think that a cat is an obvious choice, because they are generally independent and just do their own thing. But this is not true. Although a cat can be independent, she still needs your love, attention and to be taken care of by you, her owner. This is part
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Many pet owners wonder how much they’re supposed to feed their pets. Keep in mind that there are guidelines on the packaging of the food to guide or suggest how much to feed him. Follow the recommended daily allowance printed on the pet food bag or tin and if you’re not sure, discuss the daily
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Marsupials are animals who carry their young in a pouch from birth until they are ready to be on their own. The babies are born very early, and then move to their mother’s pouch, called a marsupium. They will stay there and nurse on their mother’s milk. The duration of the stay depends on the
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It’s extremely important to ensure that your cat has multiple appropriate scratching options. There are many different scratch posts and cat gyms available on the market, as well as DIY options online, but it’s important to obtain or make one that is suitable for your cat’s needs: The vertical scratching surface must be long enough
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Q: Our white Labrador suffers from sunburn on his nose. The problem is, the moment we apply sunscreen, he licks the area until there is most probably nothing left. What should we do? A: This is a big problem in all white animals. The best would be to keep him out of the sun for
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There are various ways to find the right diet for your dog. You can choose a brand of food based on: Your dog’s age – foods that are nutritionally balanced for dogs of a certain age. Your dog’s size – the size of the breed – mini, small, medium, large or giant breeds. Your dog’s
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