Pet Care

Feature Writer: Mia Carter
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Pet Care is your source for care, health and breeding information for dogs, cats, rats, guinea pigs, rabbits, fish and just about any other critter out there!
Explore common and not-so-common pet diseases and conditions like hip dysplasia, limping, eye problems and Addison's Disease.
Also check out our how-to's on topics like flea control, tick removal, splinting an injured limb, post-sugery wound care, and how to treat a dog's paw pad injury.
We also have some great resources for pet owners, like tips on how to make a pet first aid kit, info on the ASPCA Poison Control Hotline, and pet-friendly hotel info.
Peruse the latest articles and feel free to take part in the discussions to find answers to your pets ailments.
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Mia Carter
Sep 1, 2008
How to Find a New Home for Your Pet
In: Pet Care (general)
Adopting out a pet can be difficult. These pet adoption methods is sure to provide a good alternative for dog and cat owners who are thinking about abandoning a pet.
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Aug 31, 2008
Fewer Pets Left Behind by Gustav Evacuees
In: Pet Care (general)
Thousands of pets were left behind during Hurricane Katrina, but with Hurricane Gustav, the Gulf Coast was prepared to help evacuate the pets to safety.
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Aug 27, 2008
Solutions for a Dog's Dry Skin, Shedding
In: Pet Care (general)
A dog with excessive shedding, dry skin, itchy skin, and flaking can see improvement with dietary changes, supplementation and other measures.
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Aug 25, 2008
Food Allergies in Dogs
In: Pet Diseases
Diagnosing the cause of a dog's food allergies or food intolerances can be a matter of trial and error that involves exclusion diets and medications.
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Aug 25, 2008
Dog Skin Allergy Treatment
In: Pet Diseases
A dog's skin allergies can be difficult to diagnose and treat. Learn how to remedy a dog's skin allergy and find out what symptoms indicate an acute emergency.
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Aug 24, 2008
Causes for Itchy, Flaky Skin in Dogs
In: Pet Diseases
Itchy, flaky, dry skin in dogs is relatively common and can be caused by several different conditions. Leaving the problem untreated can lead to hair loss and infection.
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Aug 22, 2008
Pet Health Insurance With VPI
In: Pet Products
Veterinary bills can be expensive and the costs can be limiting. To ensure that a dog, cat or exotic always receives the best possible care, consider pet insurance.
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Aug 22, 2008
Overcoming Phobias Using Pavlov's Conditioning
In: Pet Training
Dogs, like all other pets, can develop fears and phobias. But using counter-conditioning can help a dog overcome fears of thunder, fireworks, nail clippings and more.
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