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19 fun facts about potbellied pigs

Read 19 fun facts about potbellied pigs, courtesy of the folks at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary's Marshall's Piggy Paradise.
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Spaying and Neutering Is Important to Prevent Dog Bites, Increase Public Safety

Choosing to have your pet spayed or neutered is important to help keep your pet stay healthier and happier and will reduce the number of homeless pets in our community wh...
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Puppies born on the Navajo Nation

Winter Pet Care

Cold weather can be hazardous to the health of cats and dogs, and even deadly, so here are a few things to consider for the animals in our care when the weather turns fri...
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Close up of Rez dog in the snow

Vaccinating Dogs and Cats is Important for Their Health, and Ours

Vaccinations are an important consideration for our pets’ general health care. Learn why.
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woman from the Navajo Nation waits to get her pet vaccinated

Why Is My Cat Not Using the Litter Box? Part 1: Medical Issues

When your cat doesn’t use their litter box, they’re trying to tell you something is wrong in their life, and it's up to you to figure it out.
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Dilute calico cat next to a small litter pan

Urinary Incontinence in Dogs: Signs, Causes, Treatments

Learn about the common signs, causes, and treatments of urinary incontinence in dogs.
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Brown dog lying on an orange bed

Kennel Cough in Dogs: Symptoms, Treatments, Vaccine

Kennel cough in dogs is an upper respiratory tract infection. Learn about canine kennel cough symptoms, treatments, vaccination, and more.
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What Vaccines Does a Horse Need?

Learn about the core vaccines for horses, how to develop a vaccination schedule, allergic reactions, and more.
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Equine Dentistry: How to Take Care of Horses' Teeth

How do you take care of your horse's teeth? Here's what you need to know about equine dentistry.
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horse looking straight at the camera with his mouth open and teeth showing, with other horses behind him in the snow

Dog Ear Problems: Signs, Common Causes, Treatment

Learn common causes and symptoms of dog ear problems, as well as potential treatment methods.
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Tan and white dog with large ears sitting on a dog bed

Cat Hyperthyroidism: Symptoms and Treatments

Learn about the symptoms of hyperthyroidism in cats, an endocrine disorder, as well as the possible treatments.
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A Guide to Horse Hoof Care

Get tips for basic horse hoof care, including hoof trimming and preventing problems in a horse's hooves.
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Cat Diabetes: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment

Learn about cat diabetes symptoms — plus the causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of feline diabetes.
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Senior orange tabby-and-white cat looking up next to a food bowl

Keeping Your Pets Safe When You Foster

How do you keep your pets safe when you foster a dog, cat, puppy, or kitten? Learn how to reduce the risk of disease transmission and stress.
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Dog and cat next to one another in a foster home

Cat Throwing Up: Causes, When to See Vet & Treatment

Cat throwing up? Understand acute vs. chronic vomiting, what causes it, emergency warning signs to watch for, and when your cat needs veterinary care now.
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Gray-and-white cat on a cat tree shelf looking at the camera

Cataracts in Dogs: Signs, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Learn about the causes of cataracts in dogs plus potential signs of cataracts, diagnosis, and treatment.
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Tan-and-white dog with cataracts in his eyes

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