National Kids & Pets Day

Today is National Kids and Pets Day, which celebrates the bond between children and their pets. Studies have shown that children in households with pets score higher in terms of ability to undertake responsibilities. Having a pet can make a …

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Administrative Professionals Day (24th)

Administrative Professionals Day and Administrative Professionals Week are widely observed in many workplaces in the United States and other countries around the world. Many employers and supervisors arrange events to show their appreciation of the work carried out by administrative …

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Detecting Heart Disease Early

According to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), heart disease in dogs affects 1 of every 10 dogs worldwide. Dog heart disease is a condition in which an abnormality of the heart is present. Heart disease in dogs can lead …

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Grain Free Diets and Heart Disease

The pet food business is big these days, as you can tell from the amount of advertising that you see regarding pet foods.  But just like anything else, some of that marketing is hype, without any science behind it.  One …

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Heartworm Prevention

Regular heartworm prevention for dogs and cats – usually on a monthly basis (or according to medication instructions) – is crucial to avoid severe medical issues that can result from heartworms. The American Heartworm Society (www.heartwormsociety.org) recommends year-round administration of …

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Heartworm Disease

One of the more common and easily prevented heart diseases is heartworms.  This disease affects dogs, cats, ferrets and many other wildlife species. Heartworm disease is a serious and potentially fatal condition that affects dogs, cats, and up to 30 other …

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Signs of Heart Disease in Dogs and Cats

Heart disease doesn’t necessarily mean one specific type of condition but encompasses a wide range of heart-related problems that can affect your cat or dog. While there are several heart diseases that your cat or dog can contract or develop, …

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Allergic Dermatitis

For any pet owner, seeing your dog or cat in a state of itching is always troubling.  Itching may be caused by a variety of things, such as mites, infection, or fleas.  But one of the more common causes is …

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