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Tip 59 – Dog drank antifreeze cat drank antifreeze – antifreeze poisoning in cats and dogs
Antifreeze is a coolant used in cars that is deadly to cats and dogs even in small doses. Dogs especially like the taste of antifreeze because it is somewhat sweet. Almost all commercially made antifreeze contains the ethylene glycol (EG) …
FLUTD – UTI – Urinary tract infections in cats – urinary disease in cats – Pet tip 95
One of the major medical reasons why a cat may urinate outside of the litter box is the possibility that it is suffering from some type of feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD). The term FLUTD is a general one …
Dog Noses – Tip 92
Has your dog ever sniffed the air or ground and then seemed to follow some predetermined path you can’t see? Your dog’s sense of smell is one of the primary senses he/she uses. The anatomy of the nose and the …
Where to buy cats and dogs – Pet tip 152
Choosing to bring a new dog or cat into your home is a big decision. It is likely only after months of planning and careful consideration that you will feel ready to finally pick up your new pet. Where you …
Cat Communication
Cat Communication
Cats may not be able to speak English but they do have many other ways in which they can ‘talk’ to you. Cats are cognitive animals, they solve problems just like any other highly developed species. Cats can …
Tip 56 – Cat grooms owner – cat licking
Cats spend a large part of their day grooming themselves. They do it primarily by licking themselves clean. It is an important and necessary part of their daily routine. Cats don’t need to learn how to groom themselves it is …
Cats and Colds
Respiratory Infections and the common cold in cats
Cats can get upper respiratory infections or what we call the common cold or flu. However you can not pass a human cold on to your cat and vice versa. The cat …
Dog Constipation – Cat Constipation
Constipation – cat constipated dog constipated – Answered by Dr. Slome
Constipation in cats and dogs – General rules of thumb
Let me start by separating both cat and dog conditions since they are very different even though the symptoms …
Tip 53 – Dog sticks its head out the car window – Car travel with your dog.
Many people travel with their dogs in the car and we often see dogs with their heads sticking out the window. Although the dog does enjoy this, it is not recommended at all. Passing cars or busses can approach too …