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How Old is My Cat – Guessing a cat’s age – Pet tip 201
When people adopt a new cat or are thinking about buying a cat they often want to know how old that cat is. If the cat is a kitten this is usually easy. The original owner should know how old the kitten was or if you bring the kitten to a veterinarian, the vet should be able to tell how old the kitten is with a reasonable degree of accuracy. If good records were kept from kitten-hood or previous adoptions, again this is an easy task. The problem occurs when you are considering getting an adult cat whose age and/or history are unknown.
Lost cat – lost dog – what to do when you lose your pet – Pet tip 101
There are few things that are more stressful to pet owners as when their pets get lost. Unfortunately though, pets get lost all the time. They dart outside when the front or back doors are open for a second. They …
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 – 30 – Dog training – Playing fetch
DOGS THAT FETCH A BALL OR TOY, BUT WON’T BRING IT BACK
Lots of dogs will chase after a ball or other retrieving toy, but when they get it they not only won’t bring it back, but actually run away …
Megaesophagus in Dogs
‘Mega” means big and esophagus means, well, esophagus. Therefore, megaesophagus is exactly what you think it is; it’s a big esophagus. But if you want to know a little more about megaesophagus and why it is a problem, keep on …
Petting a Cat
Petting your cat – Something to Purr About
And you’re right. Heck, yes. A few granules short of a litter box. If your cat were a person, he’d be holding in-depth conversations with giant, walking tacos. But we have some …
FIV – Feline Immunodeficiency Virus
We are all familiar with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), the virus that causes Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) in people. HIV suppresses the immune system of affected individuals and results in a chronic illness that eventually progresses to AIDS, a fatal …
Tip – 20 – Dogs and chocolate cats and chocolate
Chocolate and dogs and cats
Dogs and cats must NOT eat chocolate. Although the reaction to chocolate varies from dog to dog based on the quantity eaten in relation to its size, chocolate is poisonous to dogs and it can …
Tip 86 – Leashes for training puppies and dogs
There are many different types of leashes that are available at any pet store. Although some of the leashes may be very comfortable for your dog, they may not be well suited for training. Good examples include retractable leashes which …
