Pet Health Articles
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This article discusses some common over-the-counter medications and supplements that are toxic for cats, including pain medications, decongestants, vitamins, and herbal remedies. Symptoms depend on the type and quantity of toxin ingested. Early intervention is key to successful treatment.
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This article discusses some common over-the-counter medications and supplements that are toxic for dogs, including pain medications, decongestants, vitamins, and herbal remedies. Symptoms depend on the type and quantity of toxin ingested. Early intervention is key to successful treatment.
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There are several problems that can occur in aquatic turtles. This handout discusses the most noted problems: calculi, tissue prolapses, irregular shell growth, shell fractures or trauma, algae on the shell, skin and shell sloughing, Salmonella infection that can be passed to humans, dystocia, and hibernation.
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Snakes have several unique problems and understanding these problems will allow you to better care for your pet and minimize future health care problems and concerns. This article outlines some of the most common problems.
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There a several viral diseases that affect pet and backyard chickens. Knowing the symptoms, treatment options, and methods of prevention is beneficial to anyone who owns chickens. The five most common viral diseases are: Marek's disease virus, lymphoid leukosis virus, avian influenza, infectious bronchitis and Newcastle disease virus.
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Cat Behavior and Training: Enrichment for Indoor Cats
Cuando se decide tener un gato casero, lo más importante es saber qué estímulos proporcionarle para satisfacer sus necesidades de comportamiento.
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The complete blood count (CBC) assesses different parameters of the cells in the blood including total number, appearance, size, and shape. Red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets comprise the cellular component of the blood.
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Behavior Counseling: Diagnosing a Behavior Problem - Is It Medical or Behavioral?
Los problemas de comportamiento pueden deberse a causas médicas, psicológicas o a una combinación de ambas. Una historia clínica minuciosa, un examen físico completo y una serie de pruebas diagnósticas apropiadas determinarán si hay alguna enfermedad que influya en el problema.
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Translated from the original English article Dog Behavior and Training Neutering and Behavior -
Compulsive disorders are repetitive behaviors that are repeated so frequently they interfere with a dog's daily routine. Some behaviors performed compulsively can cause physical injury. Compulsive disorders may reflect underlying behavioral illness, medical illness, or a combination. They are complex and often require life-long monitoring.