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What you Need for Your Pet's FIRST-AID/Emergency KIT !!

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Your Pet's Poop Matters !!

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  Digestive score and color can give you an understanding of what your choice in pet food is doing to your pet's digestive system = Overall Health.  What is a normal consistency Score- 2-3  What is a normal Color- Brown  A score of 2 is always ideal along with a normal brown colour within the poop, as well as the outer case. Any discolouration or odd colour combinations even while the poop is firm is an indicator that something in their diet is not working for your pet.  In some parts of the world, pet malnutrition is a major challenge, while in others, pet obesity is a growing problem. With so much confusing and inaccurate information available online, and often shared through word of mouth by well-meaning but misinformed owners ,breeders, etc these Global Guidelines aim to help ensure that pets are fed according to an optimal and individually tailored nutrition plan. Owner compliance is the front line for healthy pets as well as proper pet care education in th...

Cruciate Deficient Stifle

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Life Threatening Condition: Acute traumatic Coagulation vs. Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation

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Toxic Foods for Dogs

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  Remember to always check ingredients even though a product is labeled natural, vegan, or no salt doesn't mean there are no toxic ingredients for your pet. Check the ingredient list  what is an ingredient list ?  This list you can find on all products that are boxed and packaged or placed in containers. Both human and pet food or treats you can look at this list you see if it has what you need or what you want to avoid.   The importance of accurate knowledge, if your knowledge is based on a trends, false claims, or a neighbors chances are no matter how many ingredient lists you read you may end up choosing something unhealthy or dangerous for your pet. That being said it is the up to the most importance that your knowledge is accurate and based on reliable information.  Onion, Garlic, Chive, and Leek Toxicity in Dogs What a tantalizing aroma…onions, garlic, chives, and leeks sizzling in a pan. This combination of kitchen herbs is the basis of many culinary...

What does my dog's ear look like?

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  Whether floppy ears or standing up, this is your dog's ear structure.  1.  Pinna in simple terms the Ear flap  2. Vertical Canal - This is the area where you place ear medication/ clean out ear debris 3. Horizontal Canal- This is the area you massage after the medication has been placed  4 . Tympanic membrane - Is a membrane which protects the inner part and functionality of the ear, when ear infections occur veterinarians always check for this part to be intact. If this membrane has broken the application of medication can damage the hearing system and cause severe pain to the inner ear. A different approach to the treatment of the ear problem is required if the tympanic membrane is broken.  5 -11. Inner ear & Auditory system

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease in Dogs and Cats

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