August 2017 archive

CPR For Dogs And Cats

CPR FOR PETS Do you know what to do if your pet stops breathing? Knowing a few emergency procedures if your dog or cat is choking, or having difficulty breathing, could save your pet’s life because you may not have time to get to a vet.  Here are the steps for doing CPR on a …

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Providing For Your Pet’s Future Without You

Protect Your Pet’s Future Because pets usually have shorter life spans than their human caregivers, you may have planned for your animal friend’s passing. But what if you are the one who becomes ill or incapacitated, or who dies first? As a responsible pet owner, you provide your pet with food and water, shelter, veterinary …

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Cats And Catnip

Cats And Catnip Catnip, catmint, catwort, field balm — it doesn’t matter what you call it. Lions, tigers, panthers, and your common domestic tabby just can’t seem to get enough of this fragrant herb. Most people owned by cats have heard of catnip and are aware that many kitties go crazy for the stuff. Things …

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Bloat In Dogs – Treatment And Prevention

Bloat In Dogs – Treatment And Prevention What is Bloat in Dogs? Bloat, also known as gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV) complex, is a serious and life-threatening medical and surgical emergency.  It occurs when a dog’s stomach becomes bloated because it’s full of food, foreign material, excess gas, fluid, or foam. It can happen very quickly and …

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