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Shopping for your pet can be lots of fun. Finding products which enhance your life as well as your pets can be extremely rewarding. Health and nutrition products for animals abound, as well as more “fun” products such as clothing, toys and beds. Contents 1 General Products 2 Dog Products 3 Cat Products 4 Rodent […]
Recognizing Shock in Pets
Shock is a life-threatening condition in animals. It requires immediate veterinary treatment. Shock can be caused by sudden illness, dehydration, accidents, bites, burns, poisoning. Early signs are sometimes difficult to see. One of the first symptoms of shock is an elevated heart rate. Normal heart rates are: Kittens – 180-220 beats per minute; Cats – […]
Histoplasmosis
Cats, dogs and humans can be infected with Histoplasmosis, a fungal disease. The fungus, Histoplasma capsulatum, is found in soil mainly in humid areas particularly near bodies of water. Outdoor cats and dogs are more prone to histoplasmosis, especially hunting dogs who travel over all sorts of terrain. While infection can occur at any age, […]