Slimming Down The Tubby Tabby: A Guide To Feline Fitness

14 December 2015
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If you believe your domestic cat has become overweight and needs to slim down, help your feline friend lose weight with a sensible diet and exercise plan. There are several ways you can help your kitty shed the extra pounds and maintain a healthy weight. The first step should be to obtain a thorough feline examination by a veterinarian at a local clinic like Howard County Animal Hospital. The vet can rule out health issues that exist before recommending a sensible diet. Read More 

Get Hip With Dysplasia Education: The 101 On Hip Dysplasia In Dogs

13 November 2015
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If you have brought a dog into your home, you may consider your dog an actual member of the family. Unfortunately, dogs cannot communicate certain aches and pains they are experiencing, so you will need to pay close attention to visible signs. Considering that hip dysplasia affects an estimated 20 to 40 percent of large-breed dogs, understanding the signs of this disorder is key to preventing discomfort, severe pain, and lameness. Read More 

3 Ways to Avoid Holiday Mishaps That Could Land Your Cat in the Vet Clinic

12 November 2015
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Cats are very curious creatures, and it's their inquisitive nature and quest for adventure that could land them in a heap of trouble, especially during the holidays. Although you might like to believe your cat has nine lives, feline mortality due to accidents is a genuine threat. Fortunately, holiday accidents can be avoided with a little foresight and caution. Here are three ways to keep your feline friend out of harm's way this holiday season: Read More 

5 Signs Your Dog Is Suffering from too Much Stress

12 November 2015
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Is your dog acting a bit on the unusual side? Is he or she practicing a bit of behavior that you have found to become increasingly common, but you can only describe as "strange"? The fact of the matter is, if your dog is exhibiting uncommon or strange behavior, he or she might be suffering from stress. Stress is not a uniquely human phenomenon and dogs are subject to potentially suffering from it. Read More 

Cancer in Your Dog: Warning Signs & Treatment Options

30 October 2015
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There is nothing that is quite as disappointing and heartbreaking and losing a beloved pet. They can become such an integral and important part of your life. Losing one to cancer can be especially painful, as when they suffer, so do you. That is why it is important to be able to recognize warning signs of cancer in your beloved dog and familiarize yourself with the number of treatment options that are available for you to peruse. Read More