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Rhinotracheitis In Cats
FVR is very contagious and can cause severe disease, including death from pneumonia in young kittens. It can cause flat-chested kitten syndrome, but most evidence for this is anecdotal. All members of the Felidae family are susceptible to FVR; in fact, FHV-1 has caused fatal encephalitis in lions.SYMPTOMS AND TYPES: Some infected cats can remain without symptoms, yet act as carriers and spread the infection to other non-infected cats. The following symptoms may also be sporadic in a FHV-1 carrier:- Sudden, uncontrollable attacks of sneezing- Watery or pus containing nasal discha..
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Pet Care - The Hyperactive Puppy
- Clothing articles can be DEADLY. Puppies around the age of five to six months that have died from ingesting socks or chewing on scatter rugs.... fabric often balls up and creates an intestinal blockage. By the time the vet discovers it, it is too late. Don't allow your puppy to drag around socks or old towels, take them away and substitute with a dog toy.- Common houseplants can be poisonous. Make sure you know which ones are, and keep them out of the environment where your puppy will be. You can find the poisonous ones through a quick check on the internet.- Household poisons used for..
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Does Your Pet Dog Suffer From Heart-worms?
To help you see early symptoms and to hopefully save your dog, look out for these signs: - Dogs that have been quite active usually tend to be tired easily. - Dogs that would have been otherwise healthy usually gasp for breath. - Coughing of your dog has suddenly become a common occurrence. - Dogs bred for hunting could no longer keep up with rapid chases and usually fall from exhaustion. - In some rare instances, the dog experiences convulsions, jaundice, and problems in the vision. - Before it dies, the dog experiences emaciation. Often precedes death. Who ..
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Pet Care - Care Of The Geriatric Dog
Old dogs sometimes lose their teeth - you can ensure they eat their food by adding water to the kibble and pre-soaking it. Remember however that this will lead to more plaque on the teeth, and brushing the dogs teeth daily will help to take care of this problem. Access to fresh water is absolutely necessary. Always be sure that your dog has plenty of fresh water available, and as it gets older make sure, too, that your dog can get up and get to the water. If not, then take the water to the dog! Walk your older dog as much as possible. Even if it doesn't walk too well, a short w..
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Dog Training: Teaching Puppy Not to Jump or Bite
The best time to take care of this is, of course, when he is a puppy. Whenever a puppy jumps up on you, gently place the puppy's feet back on the floor. When he remains standing there, be sure to praise him extensively. Give him an alternative to jumping up. Puppies jump up on people to express their enthusiasm, so it is important to redirect this energy in a more socially acceptable direction. Try teaching the puppy to present his paw instead of jumping up. When teaching the puppy to not jump up on people, it is important to be consistent. Consistency is im..
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The Lowdown On Dog Clicker Training
Basically, dog training is about communication. The trainer is communicating to the dog what behaviors are correct in what circumstances. A successful trainer must also understand the communication that the dog sends to them. The dog can signal that he is unsure, confused, nervous, happy, excited, etc. The emotional state of the dog is an important consideration in directing the training.Dog training clickers are great training tools. They are effective training tools for puppies or dogs because dog clickers make a very distinct sound, letting you control your timing, and eliminate the inflect..
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Never Neglect Changing Water In Your Aquarium Tank
Controlling nitrate levels– Ideally speaking, a saltwater aquarium must have a nitrate concentration of at the most 20 parts per million and a freshwater aquarium must have at the most 50 parts per million. Fish excretion is in the form of ammonia, which increases the nitrate level of the tank. There are protein skimmers available that can help to keep the nitrate levels to optimal levels within the tank. But these skimmers will not be able to remove the organic debris that collects in the tank from time to time. That is the reason why complete water changes become necessary. In fact, aquarium..
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Understanding Dog Fleas: How Fleas Breed & Affect Your Dog's Health?
The common cat and dog fleas breed throughout the year. After feeding and mating, the female deposits her eggs, usually on the host. Several eggs are laid daily and up to several hundred over a lifetime. Eggs normally fall off the host into bedding material or similar areas and hatch within two weeks.Flea eggs accumulate in areas where the host spends most of its time. In addition, adult fleas defecates small pellets of digested blood which also drop off into the environment. A flea comb will often gather this fecal matter at the base of the tines providing a good sign of flea infestation. The..
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Dog Grooming – Maintaining A Posh Pup
What’s involved in Dog Grooming?While dog grooming can be performed at home, the best results can be achieved via a professional dog groomer. A thorough dog grooming session takes care of all the hygienic needs of your dog. The grooming process generally takes an hour or two to accomplish, but the results are well worth the time spent. A typical dog grooming session consists of the following treatments for your dog:* A thorough bath including flea dip (if applicable).* A complete coat brushing to eliminate tangles and matted hair.* Styling as requested (can include accessories such as bows, rh..
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All About Your New Pet - Chinchilla!
Behavioral Traits: It is very important to understand your chinchilla behavior characteristics. Chinchillas personalities are unique from its other just like we people are. The number one rule between you and your chinchilla is never try to rush being friends. Take time to understand and appreciate your chin for the wonderfully unique individual that he/she is. Do not expect a high level of control over your chinchilla’s behavior. They are extremely intelligent, complex, independent and inquisitive animals, and if you want a positive relationship with your chin, you will need to dedicate ..
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