Spring is here and this usually means regular spring-cleaning sessions around the house. You know it must be done, and if you need some encouragement to get it done, here it is. Keeping a hygienic home will enhance your family’s (which includes the pets) health and help everyone live a healthier life. One of the
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It’s that time of the year! Seasonal allergies can make life difficult for you and your pet. To help you, we have answer to some of the frequently asked questions. Q: How can I know for sure if my pet suffers from allergies? A: If you suspect that your pet has an allergy, ask your
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Being a pet owner isn’t always the easiest task, especially when our furbabies are not well. Since they cannot tell us what is wrong, we need to look at the symptoms and record them so that we can share them with the vet. In this article, we look at asthma in cats. Feline asthma or
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Q: Should I brush my cat’s teeth? A: This is one of the most common questions asked by our feline owners. Brushing your feline friend’s teeth is extremely important to maintain dental health, and to prevent gum disease or dental pathology at a later stage. Brushing your cat’s teeth can be very difficult and therefore
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Q: Why is a laser light toy bad for my pets? A: Laser lights can cause significant distress to both dogs and cats, to the extent that some animals develop severe compulsive disorders. They may stare at walls or floors, or chase reflections and shadows. In some animals, this behaviour reaches the point that normal
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Q: While playing my cat sometimes bites and scratches my hand. Why does she do it? What can I do about it? A: Cats are highly sensitive to touch and also quite easily over-stimulated during play. This combination often results in human injuries, simply because we don’t always catch the subtle signals that a cat
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Q: We’ll be moving to a new house shortly. How can I prepare our three cats for the big move? A: Moving is an extremely stressful process for cats, but taking it slowly makes it far easier. The ‘cat stuff’ should be packed last, so that the cats have free access to their usual beds,
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Q: Should my cat see the vet more than once a year for a check-up as she gets older? A: The American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) and American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) have made recommendations that all cats should get an annual wellness examination, and these examinations should become more frequent in seniors and
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Routine health checks are a big part of a veterinarian’s work and should also be an important aspect of your pet’s life. Routine health checks are the ideal time to ensure that preventative care like parasite control and vaccinations are up to date, and also to pick up any underlying conditions before they become major
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If vitamins, minerals and other dietary supplements are recommended for improved human health, such as vitamin C for immune support, shouldn’t we automatically assume that supplements are good for our pets? The answer is three-fold: no, yes, and it depends. In this article, we answer some questions from readers. Should our pets receive vitamin and
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Your cat might not appreciate it if you try to teach her things that you would teach a dog, like catching a frisbee. She will most probably give you a typical cat stare, ignore you and find a place to take a nap. That doesn’t mean you can’t teach her to play fetch. But she
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Anybody who has ever had long hair will know how painful it can be to remove knots from your hair, especially if you are sensitive to pain. Now, imagine how painful it will be if those knots formed mats in your hair. Animals feel pain too, and you wouldn’t want them to suffer and be
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