There are lots of oral healthcare products, treats and toys on the market that are designed to help keep your dog's teeth clean and healthy, and they can work well when used correctly. However, dogs, like humans, can get dental cavities. This sometimes comes as a surprise to dog owners, as cavities are commonly associated with consuming sweet foods and sugary drinks. In fact, cavities can be caused when food debris is left on your dog's teeth for prolonged periods of time.
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Adopting A Rescue Dog? 3 Reasons to Start Their New Life With A Visit To A Dog Groomer
If you're going to adopt a rescue pet, you're saving a life, especially if you're adopting from a shelter. In most cases, rescue dogs need lots of extra tender loving care, especially in the first few days following their adoption. This is the time when your rescue dog will be adjusting to its new surroundings. If you want to help your dog adjust, one of the first things you should do is schedule an appointment with a pet groomer.
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Cat Care: Understanding Signs Of Stroke
Your cat can suffer a stroke in the same way a human can, so it's important to be aware of the signs of stroke in cats. Stroke can occur when a blood clot blocks a blood vessel in your cat's brain or when a blood vessel in the brain ruptures and the resultant brain bleed damages brain tissue. It's not always possible to determine why a cat has had a stroke, but there are certain factors that can increase a cat's risk, such as being elderly, experiencing trauma to the head and having certain underlying health conditions that that can make their blood more susceptible to clotting.
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Answering Commonly Asked Questions About Pet Food
Feeding pets is something that you might have questions about because you don't want to feed your pet anything that might be bad for them and cause disease or even death. Here are answers to frequently asked questions about pet food.
What Do You Feed Your Pet?
Of course, this depends on the particular pet you own. What you should know is that different pets require different percentages of carbohydrates, proteins and fats.
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