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Gerbils as Pets
Dec 07 2017
Owning a Pet Gerbil Gerbils are commonly kept as family pets. There are many color variations, including the natural buff, black, white, grey and spotted. If well socialized from a young…
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Guinea Pigs as Pets
Nov 07 2017
Guinea Pigs – Owning General information Guinea pigs, also called cavies (or cavy for a single guinea pig), originated in South America where the Incas used them as food. They…
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Your Pet’s Medications
Oct 20 2017
When your pet has a medical condition, your veterinarian might prescribe one or more medications intended to manage, treat or cure the problem. Although there are some veterinary-specific drugs, many…
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Rabbits as Pets
Oct 07 2017
Rabbits – Owning General Information Contrary to popular belief, rabbits are lagomorphs, not rodents. There are many breeds and colors of rabbits, such as the English Angora, Chinchilla, Dutch, Flemish…
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Heat Stroke in Dogs
Jun 15 2017
Heat Stroke in Dogs What is heat stroke? Heat stroke is a term commonly used for hyperthermia or elevated body temperature. Generally speaking, if a pet’s body temperature exceeds 103°F…
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Catching Illness Early in Pets
May 09 2017
Did you know that there are many things that you can do at home to catch early changes in your pet’s health? Our furry companions can be very good at…
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Therapeutic Laser
Apr 18 2017
Therapeutic Laser What is therapeutic laser? Therapeutic laser is the application of light energy to areas of the body to stimulate healing. This light–tissue interaction is called photobiomodulation. In the…
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Litter Box Blues
Mar 21 2017
Inappropriate urination is a frequent complaint from cat owners. There are so many scenarios that can lead to this particular concern. It can be overwhelming and discouraging due to the…
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Dental Home Care For Your Pet
Jan 20 2017
What is dental home care?? Dental home care refers to anything that you, as a pet owner, can do at home to help control dental disease in your pet. The…
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Hamsters as Pets
Jan 10 2017
Owning a Pet Hamster Hamsters are one of the most commonly kept family pets. There are a number of different breeds of hamsters, including a dwarf breed and a long-haired…
