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Welcome to the Pet Care section of Suite 101!
Here you will find information about all aspects of pet care, including feline and canine vaccinations, heartworm in dogs, feline leukemia in cats, flea prevention and control, and tick control and removal.
Information about caring for pet rabbits, and pet hamsters is provided as well as information about feeding pet birds and caring for freshwater aquariums.
Facts and information about specific pet diseases are presented here, including MRSA infections in pets, feline leukemia, demodectic mange, epilepsy, and much more.
Numerous aspects of pet nutrition are covered, such as choosing the best commercial pet food, feeding a healthy homemade diet for a dog, evaluating frozen pet food diets and a discussion of foods which can be dangerous for your pet.
In: Pet Diseases
Scabies, or sarcoptic mange, is a parasitic disease which may affect both dogs and people and which causes extreme itchiness and hair loss resulting in a skin rash. more...
In: Pet Products
Propofol, also known as Diprivan®, is commonly used to induce and maintain anesthesia for short periods of time in pets. Propofol needs to be monitored closely during use more...
Risks and Benefits of Pet Vaccinations
Vaccinating a pet should be based on an individual analysis of the pet's risk of disease exposure as compared to the risk of an adverse reaction to the vaccine. more...
In: Pet Diseases
Cherry eye in dogs is a common eye disease for which surgery is the only treatment option. Most commonly seen in young dogs, cherry eye is more common in certain breeds. more...
Puppy Socialization and Obedience Training
In: Pet Training
The first three to four months of a puppy's life are the most critical period for socialization. Well socialized puppies are less fearful and better behaved as adult dogs more...
New puppies require specialized care. Feeding, training, socialization, and veterinary care are just a few of the things which are essential to caring for the new puppy. more...
Animal Hoarding – A Mental Illness
Animal hoarding is a mental illness which results in animal cruelty and abuse. Unfortunately, the hoarder is often unable to see the neglect being inflicted on their pets more...
Myths About Fleas on Dogs and Cats
Effective flea control in pets begins by understanding how and where fleas live and by understanding that all dogs and cats are susceptible to flea infestation. more...
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Owners That Treat Pets as Part of the Family
By: Roberta Goli
Emergency Evacuation with Animals
Do Pet Microchips Cause Cancer?
In: Pet Products
Keep Fido Safe This Fourth of July
By: Denise Fleck
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