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Does Your Cat Have a Skin Allergy? Are you concerned about changes in your cat’s skin or coat? Hair loss, sores, or red spots could be signs that your pet has an uncomfortable skin allergy. Your favorite feline’s veterinarian offers treatments that will stop itching and inflammation and prevent future allergy flare-ups. What Are Skin Allergies? Skin allergies happen when

Each year fifteen million Americans engage in the practice of yoga. Many of the same Americans own some of the over seventy-three million dogs owned in the United States. If you put yoga and dogs together, you get doga (pronounced DOH-gah). Doga is sweeping the nation including large American cities and small towns. Doga provides a unique opportunity for humans

First Aid Tips For Pet Owners During Pet First Aid Awareness Month Do you know how to help your pet in an emergency? Fortunately, many of the same first aid techniques you use to care for your family’s injuries can also help your pets. National Pet First Aid Awareness Month, celebrated every April, is the perfect time to review your

Are You Ready for Flea and Tick Season? The spring and summer months are peak flea and tick season in many parts of the U.S. Although the insects thrive in tall grass and wooded areas, you may also find them in your backyard. Luckily, reducing your pet’s risk of a flea- or tick-borne illness can be as simple as taking

Could Glaucoma Destroy Your Cat’s Vision? Glaucoma, an eye disease that can cause vision loss in humans, may also affect your favorite feline. Although cats can develop the disease at any age, older cats may be at increased risk. How Glaucoma Affects Eyesight Glaucoma occurs when the pressure inside your cat’s eye rises dangerously high. Increasing pressure damages the optic

Cats are amazing animals. They have become one of the most popular pets because of their playfulness, independent nature, daily low-maintenance lifestyle, and affectionate personalities. Enjoy these fun facts about your favorite feline. A group of kittens is called a kindle; a group of cats is called a clowder. A female cat is called a queen, a male cat is

When most people think of who needs flea prevention, the family dog is at the top of the list, and often cats are forgotten or assumed to be flea free. Dogs are bathed more regularly than cats and when they scratch it’s much more obvious. Cats are very clean creatures; they groom themselves daily and often don’t show as many

From Dalmations to Siberian Huskies: How the Big (and Little) Screen Influences Pet Fads Pottery Barn experienced a run on apothecary tables after “Friends’” character Rachel Green bought one for her apartment in a popular episode of the TV series. Viewers decided that if the table looked good in Rachel’s spacious New York apartment, it would be perfect for their

When thinking about bringing home a ferret as a family pet there are a number of considerations you will want to make. Some of the top items to think about before deciding on this pet are related to housing and safety for you and your new ferret. Safety first, so remember ferrets are fragile. Pick them up by the scruff

When to Start Flea and Tick Prevention for Your Puppy Preventative medications and products help your puppy avoid diseases carried by fleas and ticks. Fortunately, you don’t have to wait too long to protect your new addition from uncomfortable or potentially devastating diseases. The Best Time to Start Flea and Tick Prevention Flea and tick preventative products aren’t safe until