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Just What the Doctor Ordered: A Primer on Cat Mental Health
Cat Mental Health
There are many health issues facing cats today, including (but definitely not limited to) obesity, diabetes, kidney disease, and dental disease. The thing to remember is that the majority of problems affecting today’s cats are preventable.
The same is true for cat mental health. As long cats have everything they need in their environment, destructive or unwanted feline behaviors can be drastically reduced, resulting in a happier cat.
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The Golden Age: Supporting Your Senior Pet’s Health and Happiness
Senior Pet Health
Whether your furry friend has been with you from the start or joined your family later in their life, there will inevitably come a time when they are not as spry as they once were.
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Taming the Sugar Beast: Understanding Diabetes in Pets
Diabetes
Diabetes is a condition that most people have been touched by in one way or another. Be it themselves or a loved one, this disease affects a great many of the people in our lives. Did you know, though, that pets can be affected by diabetes as well?
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Help! My Dog Gets Car Sick!
Car Ride Nausea
Most dogs love a good car ride! Unfortunately, riding in cars isn’t always met with unbridled enthusiasm. Instead, many younger dogs experience nausea and other strange sensations which cause fear, confusion, and stress.
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Here Comes the Sun. What About Pet Sun Protection?
Sun Protection
Pet owners are incredibly thoughtful and considerate of their pet’s summertime needs, but most of the attention is placed on preventing dehydration and heat stroke (both very important aspects of summer pet safety). It’s also important to recognize that preventing skin damage is possible through pet sun protection.
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Tried & True: The Necessary Guide to Cat-Proof Your House
Cat-Safe House
If the idea of “cat-proofing” sounds more like an effort to keep cats out of the house, than keeping them safe while inside, you’re not alone.
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The Best New Tech For Dog Owners in 2020
Tech for Dog Owners
There are a lot of advantages to being a 21st-century pet owner. The advances in veterinary care, a greater respect for pets in our society, not to mention the abundance of adorable Halloween costumes for pets come to mind, but technology aimed at our furry friends may top the list when it comes to usefulness and fun.
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Transitioning a Litter Box Is Possible, When You’re Prepared
Litter Box Transitioning
To say that cats are creatures of habit may be a bit of an understatement. In fact, they are deeply attached to their people and environments, and only truly feel at ease when their expectations are met. This is not to say that they are hard to please, but cats count on things being a certain way. And when they’re not, all bets are off.