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My cat uses the litter box to urinate but almost always defecates next to the box. Why does he do this? Is it out of spite? How can I stop it? Continue reading »
As with most animals, guinea pigs (sometimes called Cavies) need to stay active and healthy. The best way to do this is simply to let them loose to run about unrestricted in a space big enough to allow them to really work up a sweat. This area can be indoors or outdoors, but in both cases it is important to take some precautions to ensure the safety of your pet:
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Dec 142010
The holiday season is a fun and festive time of year, filling our homes with beautiful decorations, delicious delights and so many fascinating and unusual sights and sounds.
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Dec 092010
Tartar in dogs is an extremely common problem. It is caused by a buildup of plaque on the teeth, which hardens and turns to tartar. Although common, it is not desirable; too much tartar leads to bad breath, gum disease, loss of teeth and a lot of pain and discomfort. There are ways to deal with the tartar without getting bitten or subjecting yourself and your dog to a daily tooth brushing ritual, although brushing your dog’s teeth should be done on a regular basis. One of the best ways to help keep tartar buildup to a minimum is to let your dog do what it does best – chew! Chewing things is not only therapeutic for your dog, but also helps remove plaque and tartar buildup from the teeth.
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A preference for feces in your dog’s diet is not only disturbing to view, it is also not the best source of vitamins and nutrients. Do not fret though, you are not alone. A preference for eating feces is also known as coprophagia and is best dealt with as soon as you discover it, as it may be a symptom to a bigger problem like a nutritional or anxiety issue.
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Cat dandruff is a skin condition characterized by dry, itchy, flaky skin. This is unknowingly common to most cats. Dandruff appears like white specks on the skin causing it to be dry and itchy. A lack of omega 3 fatty acid in a feline’s diet can lead to this poor state of the skin. Another cause of dandruff in cats may be caused by extreme loss of skin moisture and natural oils.
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