Pet Care

Feature Writer: Mia Carter
ALERT:Pet Food Recall Issued 9/12/08
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The Dog Whisperer, Cesar Millan, recently spoke with Suite101 Pet Care Feature Writer Mia Carter in an exclusive interview about dog training tips, his new book, and season five of his hit show on The National Geographic Channel!
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Disclaimer: All content in Pet Care is intended to satisfy your curiosity about various pet topics. It's not a substitute for seeking medical attention from a veterinarian.
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Mia Carter
Oct 12, 2008
Tumor Diagnosis in Pet Rats
In: Pet Diseases
Tumors are fairly common in pet rats, particularly female rats who are more prone to developing tumors and cancer. Here's a look at how vets diagnose a rat's tumor.
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Oct 11, 2008
Should I Euthanize My Pet?
In: Pet Care (general)
A look at how to decide if it's the right time to put down a sick or old cat, dog or other pet, and other considerations for a pet owner thinking about euthanizing a pet.
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Oct 9, 2008
Tips from Cesar Millan, The Dog Whisperer
In: Pet Training
National Geographic Channel star Cesar Millan discusses his new book "A Member of the Family." He also shares tips on how to be a better dog owner and leader of the pack.
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Oct 8, 2008
Melamine Testing to Be Performed on Pet Food
In: Pet Care (general)
Melamine has been found in Chinese baby formula and China-made milk products, and officials plan to expand melamine testing to include pet food.
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Oct 8, 2008
Pet Halloween Costume Ideas
In: Pet Products
Looking for a Halloween costume idea for your cat or dog? Pet Halloween costumes are very popular and there's lots of cute, unique pet Halloween costumes out there!
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Oct 8, 2008
Why Is My Dog Aggressive Over Food?
In: Pet Training
Many dog fights arise when food is present. Dog fighting during meal time, and even a dog's aggression toward humans when food is present, is due to food aggression.
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Oct 7, 2008
Why Does My Dog Hate the Mailman?
In: Pet Training
It's an age-old problem: the family dog barks at the mailman. In some cases, dogs have even been known to attack and bite mailmen, seemingly without provocation.
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Oct 7, 2008
How to Disinfect a Pet Food Storage Container
In: Pet Care (general)
It's vital to clean pet food storage containers, pet food bowls and other items when they've come in contact with recalled pet food possibly tainted with salmonella.
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