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Cat Dementia: Cognitive Dysfunction in Older Cats

Cat dementia is cognitive dysfunction that happens to some senior cats. Find out about signs and symptoms, consulting a veterinarian, and treatment.
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Older feline with cat dementia who is receiving care and treatment

Cat Declawing: Effects and Alternatives

Cat declawing is a painful procedure that can have many negative effects on a cat's well-being. Learn alternatives to having a cat declawed.
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gray-and-white cat showing he is not a declawed cat by holding his paw over a ledge

Feeding Your Dog

Wondering what to feed your dog? Read about dog foods available, including dry, wet and even vegetarian options, as well as other feeding considerations.
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What you feed your dog is important to his overall health. This dog's person is considering changing his diet to a specially formulated food for senior dogs.

Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP)

Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) is a devastating disease in cats caused by a corona virus. Learn about signs, diagnosis and treatment.
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Young cats, like this black-and-white kitten, are susceptible to feline infectious peritonitis (FIP).

Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV): Signs, Prevention, Prognosis

Feline leukemia virus (FeLV) affects cats’ immune system. Read FAQs about the disease, including transmission, signs, diagnosis, and prognosis.
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Rico, a tabby cat who is feline leukemia virus (FeLV) positive, lying on his side on a blue shelf

Feeding Your Cat

Feeding your cat can be a challenge. Should you feed her wet or dry food? What if he is a picky eater? What if she is overweight? Read on for help.
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Three cats eating wet food from a bowl

Liver Disease in Cats: Signs, Treatment, Prognosis

Fatty liver disease in cats, aka feline hepatic lipidosis, is caused by an accumulation of fats, or lipids, in the liver tissue. Learn about the signs of cat liver diseas...
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Woman holding her tabby cat with liver disease (feline hepatic lipidosis)

Puppy Development Stages From Birth to 2 Years Old

Learn about puppy development stages — birth to 2 weeks old, 2-4 weeks, 3-16 weeks, 4-6 months, and 1-2 years — and what puppies need at each stage.
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Litter of blond puppies on someone's lap, with one puppy who has his mouth open, who are at the puppy development stage of socializing with each other and with humans

A Guide to Potbellied Pigs as Pets

What is it like to have a pet pig? Here is a comprehensive guide for what to know if you're considering a potbellied pig as a pet.
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a person with their hand on their pet potbellied pig

Dog Grooming Tips: How to Groom Your Pet at Home

Use these helpful dog grooming tips for beginners to groom your pup at home.
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dog grooming session where a white-and-black dog is getting a bath

Pet Euthanasia: Deciding When the Time Is Right

Deciding when to euthanize a pet who is very ill is extremely difficult. Here are some things to think about as you come to terms with the decision of pet euthanasia.
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Woman holding small dog and kissing the dog on the cheek

Pet Dental Care

Pet dental care is an important component of overall pet health. Find out what causes dental disease, how to prevent it, and treatment options.
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Black shelter dog with crooked teeth. He has received pet dental care and has clean teeth.

Pet Dangers: Hazards to Your Pet's Health

Be alert for pet dangers. Household and foods items can cause illness in your pet. Here are things that are bad (poisonous) for dogs and cats.
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Be on the lookout for pet dangers that could harm your pet, like this indoor orange tabby cat.

Bird Health: Signs of a Sick Bird, Avian Vet Care

Is my bird sick? Here are some guidelines about pet bird health, symptoms of a sick bird, and avian vet care for birds.
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close-up on the face of a healthy green parrot

Parrot Adoption: What to Expect

Parrot adoption is a big step. Here are considerations before adopting a bird, including parrot behavior, bird care, and adopting instead of buying.
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side-angle view of a green parrot who was available for adoption

Lymphoma in Dogs: Signs, Stages, Treatment, and Prognosis

Dog lymphoma is cancer affecting white blood cells. Learn about the signs of lymphoma in dogs, the stages, treatments, and possible life expectancy of a dog with lymphoma...
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Black senior dog with graying muzzle who has lymphoma sitting at someone's feet being held on a Best Friends leash

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