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How Do You Know Your Dog Is Healthy

WebHere are some general signs of a healthy dog: Skin is smooth, supple, and free of scabs, growths, and rashes. Coat is glossy, without dandruff or any areas of baldness, and with …

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Health Officials and Community Cats Best Friends …

WebThe public health benefit of TNVR is therefore two-fold: The cats are vaccinated, and their numbers are reduced over time. Since 1975, the CDC has documented 109 cases of …

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Vaccinating Dogs and Cats is Important for Their Health, …

WebBy Tisheena Talk. Vaccinations are an important consideration for our pets’ general health care. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), vaccines prevent many illnesses and can help …

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The Best Parrot Diet (and Toxic Foods)

WebPlus, unhealthy seed mixes often contribute to health conditions in pet birds, including excessive weight gain and liver disease. Pellet diets for parrots. The current …

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Bird Health: Signs of a Sick Bird Best Friends Animal …

WebSigns of a healthy bird include: Bright eyes. Clean and shiny feathers. A good appetite. Lots of energy. Healthy birds are alert to their surroundings, upright, balanced, and quite …

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Cat Health Care Best Friends Animal Society

WebHealth problems in cats. Regularly monitor for potential signs of illness in your cat. Important things to be aware of include your cat’s appetite and thirst (increase or decrease), …

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Dogs Health Best Friends Animal Society

WebSubscribe to Dogs Health About Best Friends Animal Society. Best Friends Animal Society, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, operates the nation's largest sanctuary for homeless animals and provides adoption, …

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Signs of a Healthy Cat Best Friends Animal Society

WebSome specific symptoms of cat illness to watch out for include: Changes in appetite or water consumption (either increase or decrease) Behavioral problems, such as sudden …

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Light for Birds: What to Know Best Friends Animal Society

WebSunlight requirements for pet birds. Birds need natural sunlight for vitamin D production; hormone balance; and organ, skin, and feather health. While we can try to emulate …

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Senior Dog and Cat Care Best Friends Animal Society

WebHere are some common health issues to watch for and a few suggestions to help senior pets age gracefully. Vision problems. Vision problems are common in older pets. Watch …

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Rabbits Health Best Friends Animal Society

WebSubscribe to Rabbits Health About Best Friends Animal Society. Best Friends Animal Society, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, operates the nation's largest sanctuary for homeless animals and provides adoption, …

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Cat and Dog Arthritis Treatment Best Friends Animal Society

WebA great resource for homemade pet diets is the book Dr. Pitcairn’s Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs and Cats by Dr. Richard Pitcairn. Joint supplements for dogs …

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Signs of a Healthy Bunny Best Friends Animal Society

WebA soft, shiny coat is an indicator of good rabbit health. As part of the wellness check, run your hands through your rabbit’s fur. Check for any skin irritation, loss of fur, and ﬂeas …

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How to Help an Injured Wild Bird Best Friends Animal Society

WebIf you have a heating pad, set it on low, place a towel over the heating pad, and then set the box with the bird in it on top of the heating pad. A good temperature for an injured …

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TNVR for Cats: FAQs Best Friends Animal Society

WebTrap-neuter-vaccinate-return (TNVR) is a humane, non-lethal alternative to the trap-and-kill method of attempting to manage community cat populations. TNVR is a management …

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Cat Hair Loss: Causes and Treatment

WebHair loss in cats can have fungal and parasitic causes, such as ringworm, mites, or flea allergies. Food allergies are another possibility, as are metabolic conditions such as …

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Pet Potbellied Pigs: Health and Diseases

WebThe most common health problems in potbellied pigs are respiratory troubles and constipation. Arthritis is one of the most common ailments in potbellied pigs. It can be …

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Overweight Dogs & Cats: Risks of Obesity

WebJust as in the human world, obesity can lead to secondary medical and orthopedic problems in our pets. Diabetes is a serious complication that can be secondary to obesity. The …

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Why Spay and Neuter Best Friends Animal Society

WebWhile spay and neuter are the most common terms used to describe the removal of sex organs from a male or female animal, synonyms include sterilize, fix, castrate, unsex, …

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What Are Puppy Mills

WebHealth problems associated with puppy mill dogs Dogs from puppy mills often suffer from a variety of health problems and genetic issues caused by poor living conditions and …

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Pet Financial Assistance Resources Best Friends Animal Society

WebThe allowance is to help pay the costs of food, grooming, and health care for the dogs. This program, available only to residents of California, will provide these funds monthly toward …

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