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Sep 06 2011
How Clean Is Your Pet’s Mouth?
Some people hold the belief that it is okay for a dog or cat to ‘clean' their wounds by licking them, or that their mouths are clean. But if you think about the places that they put their mouths,…
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Sep 06 2011
Preservatives in Pet Food
The main energy sources in pet foods are carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. All of these ingredients must be preserved against spoilage from organisms such as bacteria and molds, and from spoilage by…
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Sep 06 2011
Five signs that your animal might be in pain
In a world of ‘kill or be killed', even predatory animals have evolved to hide signs of pain. This sometimes makes it very difficult for us to tell when our furry or feathered companions are in…
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Sep 06 2011
Rabies as a human health threat
In August 2010, the Peruvian Health Ministry reported an outbreak of rabies in humans caused by bites from vampire bats. Vampire bats normally feed on blood from livestock or other animals, attacking…
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Sep 01 2011
Ten Common Dog Myths
1. Dogs don't need to be housebroken - they naturally know where to go. If they make a mess in the house, they should be punished.…
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Apr 01 2011
Chocolate Poisoning
With Easter arriving this month, your pet may get into the treats left behind by the Easter Bunny. With their sensitive noses, dogs can easily sniff out chocolate goodies from the best hiding spots!…
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Apr 01 2011
What's in a pet food label?
Pet food labels contain a lot of information, some of which is easily misunderstood. Government regulations dictate the minimum information that will be found on a label, and this information varies…
