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Rabbit Grooming: Brushing, Nail Trims, and More

Learn the basics of rabbit grooming, including brushing your pet bunny, rabbit nail trims, and more.
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a rabbit grooming session in which the groomer is trimming the rabbit's fur

Pet Potbellied Pigs: Behavior and Socialization

How do pigs get along with dogs, cats, other pets, other pigs, and people? Learn about pet potbellied pig relationships, dominance behavior, and herd dynamics.
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two pet potbellied pigs, who have received socialization and get along well, standing side by side in a friendly behavior

Pica in Dogs: Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment

Pica in dogs is a condition in which a dog eats non-food items. How do you know if your dog has pica and how do you treat pica in dogs? Here's what to know.
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small black dog lying down and licking his lips

Light for Birds: Sunlight vs. Full-Spectrum Bulbs

What kind of light do birds need? Learn about lighting requirements for pet birds, including sunlight recommendations and full-spectrum light bulbs.
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gray bird standing in a beam of light

Pet Bird Baths and Humidity Levels

Do pet birds need baths? What's a good humidity level for birds? Learn what your feathered friend needs.
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green pet bird taking a bath

Overweight Dogs and Cats: Pet Obesity Risks

Overweight pets are at increased risk of diabetes, pancreatitis and joint problems. Diet, exercise and maintaining a healthy weight is important.
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Overweight cat. Obesity in pets is a health concern.

Cat and Dog Arthritis: Integrative Treatment Options

Besides medication, learn about integrative treatment options for cat and dog arthritis, including diet changes, supplements, and physical therapy.
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Dog who is receiving arthritis treatment playing with a ball

The Best Parrot Diet (and Toxic Foods to Avoid)

Learn about the best parrot diet to feed your pet birds to keep them healthy — plus toxic foods that aren't safe for birds.
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Maxine the parrot eats some of her parrot food from a person's hand

Cat Ringworm: Signs, Spread, Diagnosis, Treatment

How do you know if your cat has ringworm? Learn about the symptoms, how ringworm is passed, and ringworm treatments.
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headshot of a white cat with ringworm

How to Express a Cat's Bladder

If you're caring for an incontinent cat, you might need to learn how to express a cat bladder. Here are some tips and step-by-step instructions, though you should always ...
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a dilute calico cat, who is incontinent and needs her bladder expressed, sitting and looking up

How Often to Vaccinate Dogs and Cats

Learn about the different vaccines for dogs and cats, as well as how often you should vaccinate your dog or cat.
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black-and-white dog looking up and smiling

Pet Rabbit Body Language and Bunny Behavior

What can pet rabbit body language tell you? Learn about bunny behavior and body language, including thumping, flopping, and nipping.
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Brown-and-white spotted pet bunny displaying calm yet alert rabbit body language

FIV in Cats: Feline Immunodeficiency Virus FAQs

What is FIV in cats? Learn about the signs and symptoms, causes and transmission, diagnosis and treatment of feline immunodeficiency virus.
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tabby cat with FIV (feline immunodeficiency virus) sitting and looking up

Degenerative Myelopathy in Dogs: Signs, Stages, Treatment

Degenerative myelopathy in dogs is a disease that affects the spinal cord. Learn about degenerative myelopathy signs, stages, and potential treatments.
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White-and-brown dog posing with a cocked head next to an orange chair

Upper Respiratory Infection (URI) in Cats: Causes, Treatments

Upper respiratory infection (URI) in cats is common but can be tricky to treat. Learn about the potential causes and treatment options for cat URIs.
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Long-hair black kitten, who has a cat URI, lying on a blanket

Outdoor Catio Ideas: What You Need to Know

Catteries and catios provide a safe way for cats to enjoy time outdoors. Get outdoor catio ideas and info about building them.
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White cat enjoying time in an outdoor catio or cattery

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