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Pet Care Feature Writer: Lorie Huston

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.


Feature Writer Articles in Pet Care

 		Treating High Blood Pressure in Dogs and Cats
Treatment for high blood pressure in the dog or cat may consist of medicines designed to lower blood pressure or may involve treatment of secondary medical conditions.
Canine and Feline Systemic Hypertension
Blood pressure in dogs and cats is usually measured through indirect methods. Canine and feline systemic hypertension is most often secondary to another disease process.
Common Poisonous Plants Affecting Dogs and Cats
Lilies, castor beans, cycad palms, rhododendrons, azaleas, laurels, yews, crocuses, foxgloves and oleanders are among the most common poisonous plants for cats and dogs.
Causes of Fever for Canine and Feline Pets
Fever in the dog or cat can be caused by many different disease processes. Successful treatment depends on finding the cause. Antibiotics may or may not be indicated.
Evaluating Feline Nutrition and Diet
Diet recommendations vary depending on the age and health of the individual cat. A high protein, low carbohydrate diet is the best recommendation for a healthy adult cat.
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Contributing Articles in Pet Care

 		How to Choose a Healthy Cat Food with Omega 3
Choosing a good omega 3 cat food may seem confusing, but need not be. Follow these easy tips to find a pet food with enough fatty acid to keep feline healthy, coat shiny.
Eco-Friendly Pet Toys for Rabbits
A crafty guide to making rabbit toys that are simple, inexpensive, and green.
Looking for a Special Name for White Cat or Dog
Looking for a special or unusual name for that perfect all white pet cat or dog instead of usual typical names like Snow Ball or Fluffy? Try one of these suggestions.
Safe Pet Products for Dogs and Cats
Keeping pets in good health is the first responsibility of pet ownership. Judging which products to use can take some research, trial and error.
How to Choose the Best Automatic Pet Feeders
Advantages and disadvantages of the different types of pet feeders, from simple on-demand systems to electronic timer portion control models.
How to Keep Pets Safe & Healthy in Cold Weather
"If it's too cold for you, it's too cold for your dog," is a popular warning for pet owners. Here are more winter cautions every pet owner should know.
Pet Water Fountains and Automatic Waterer Bowls
Features, advantages and disadvantages of the various pet fountains, automatic watering bowls, water dispensers and lick switches on the market.
Choosing Appropriate Names for Pets
Whether the pet is a dog, cat, rabbit, bird or something more exotic, there is a name that will suit it.
Pets and Toxic Plants
Lush landscaping, home gardens and decorative houseplants can provide human pleasure yet may unwittingly harbor dog and cat poison.
Healthy Christmas Treats for Dogs and Cats
There is a long list of human foods that can hurt or kill cats or dogs at Christmas, so what are some good Christmas treats to share with our four legged friends?
Merging Menageries
Moving a cat to a new home with its own family is one thing. Moving a cat to a home with a resident dog can be more of a challenge.
Get Rid of Fleas Naturally
Learn key strategies for proactively warding off fleas. If you are already trying to get rid of a flea population, try one of these safe and gentle remedies.
Treating Skin Rashes and Hot Spots in Your Pet
Understanding the cause of your pet's allergies and skin rashes will help you develope a treatment plan that goes beyond masking the symptoms to addressing the cause.
Choosing a Pet Food
Gone are the days of tossing a can of cat food or dog food into your cart at the grocery store. Today's pet parents are making healthier choices for their pet's food.
Cats or Kittens-Symptoms of Distress
Identifying the first symptoms of feline illness may save a cat or kitten's life. Non-verbal clues are the key.
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