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Zinc Toxicity in Pets

Zinc is an important mineral for both humans and animals to maintain good health. But zinc is necessary only in very small amounts. Ingestion of excessive amounts of zinc can lead to poisoning. Zinc becomes toxic when released by stomach acids. It is then absorbed and travels to other parts of the body such as […]
Pet Behavior Pet Health

When Pets Sleep Deeply

Dogs and cats have sleep patterns very similar to humans. They experience dreams, rapid eye movements (REM) and other aspects of human sleep. The difference is they sleep a lot more hours than we do. Dogs sleep about 14 hours a day. Large dogs such as Saint Bernards and Mastiffs are often referred to as […]
Holidays

Love Your Pet Day

Love Your Pet Day, celebrated on February 20, is similar to Valentine’s Day. Although we love our pets every day of the year and don’t really need a specific day for it, it’s a nice opportunity to focus on our relationship with our four-legged friends. Pets are always appreciative of affection and never make people […]