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.
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Lorie Huston
Oct 31, 2009
Glomerulopathies – Glomerulonephritis in Dogs
In: Pet Diseases
Glomerulonephritis, inflammation within the canine kidney which causes protein loss, is one of the most common causes of kidney disease and even kidney failure in dogs.
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Oct 24, 2009
Lyme Disease Vaccination in Dogs
In: Pet Diseases
A dog which is exposed to ticks may be a candidate to receive vaccination for canine Lyme disease but tick control is the most important factor in preventing disease.
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Oct 17, 2009
Preventing Lyme Disease in Dogs
In: Pet Diseases
Tick control is the cornerstone of Lyme disease prevention in dogs, although there are vaccines available that provide protection against infection with the disease also.
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Oct 10, 2009
Causes of Canine Aggression – Fear Vs. Dominance
In: Pet Training
Dominance rarely causes aggression in dogs. Most aggressive dog behavior is a result of fear. Handlers need to be able to recognize fear in order to train a dog properly.
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Oct 3, 2009
Testing for Lyme Disease in Dogs
In: Pet Diseases
In a sick dog, a positive Lyme disease test indicates a need for treatment. When a healthy dog tests positive, the proper course of action is more difficult to determine.
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Sep 26, 2009
Nutrigenomics – Linking Nutrition to Genetics
In: Pet Nutrition
The science of nutrigenomics studies how diet interacts with the genetic code. In dogs, nutrition can overcome genetics to reduce obesity and improve diseased joints.
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Sep 13, 2009
Common Mistakes in Litter Box Training a Cat
In: Pet Training
When a cat stops using the litter box, there may be many causes. There are some simple but important things that cat owners can do to encourage return to the litter box.
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Sep 11, 2009
Treatment Options for Canine Demodectic Mange
In: Pet Diseases
Demodectic mange in dogs may require no treatment in some cases. When treatment is necessary, options include amitraz dips (Mitaban® dips), Promeris®, or ivermectin.
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