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Tip 3 – Cat allergies – dog allergies – I am allergic to cats or dogs, what breed is best for allergies
If you suffer from an allergy to a cat or dog you should know that there is no such thing as a truly hypoallergenic dog or cat.
If you have allergies you should not get a dog or a cat …
Tip 45 – Cat drinking milk – Can my cat drink milk
Must kittens and cats drink milk? This is one of those cat questions that confuse most new cat owners as well as the general public. Kittens need to drink THEIR MOTHER’S milk while they are nursing. It is full of …
Dog Ear Infections
Ear Infections in Canines
How common are ear infections in dogs?
Infections of the external ear canal (outer ear) by bacteria or yeast, are one of the most common types of infections seen in dogs. This is called otitis externa.…
Tip 72 – Dog pheromones cat pheromones
Pheromones are chemicals that are naturally produced by many insects and animals including dogs, cats and man. Depending on the animal, these chemicals that are secreted by the body can be easily or subtly detected through the sense of smell. …
Dog Agility
Dog agility is a sport in which a handler directs the dog though an obstacle course. It is an exciting sport that began in England in 1978 and became such a success that it is now gaining worldwide popularity. Dog …
Lab Tests for Cats and Dogs
What Do Those Lab Tests Mean?
The results of laboratory tests on a patient are compared to reference ranges established by measuring the laboratory parameters in a group of normal animals. The reference ranges for each laboratory test differ between …
Cats and Rabies
Does your cat need protection from rabies?
(NC)—According to the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, the answer is an unqualified ‘yes’. Recent statistics show that 75% of Canadian cats are not vaccinated against the …
Summer/Fall Issue: 2004
Featured Pet Tip – Dog drank antifreeze cat drank antifreeze
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. …
Heartworm in Cats
Heartworm Disease in Cats
Heartworm disease is caused by Dirofilaria immitis, a parasitic worm that gains entry into cats via mosquito bites. There is widespread distribution of this parasite in Canada at the lower latitudes, and your local veterinary team …
