Wellness - Page 17

Horse health checklist: What is your horse's normal? - brown horse trotting in field

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Horse health checklist: What is your horse's normal?

As a horse owner, it is important to understand the normal signs of a healthy horse, as well as what to look out for in order to maintain a horse’s overall health. Knowing what is normal and abnormal will help you provide the right equine care and know when you need to call in reinforcements...

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Mar 2, 2023

9 min read

Why you should spay or neuter your cat - playful cat rolling over

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Why you should spay or neuter your cat

Sexual alteration, also known as spay or neuter surgeries, are the most common surgical procedures performed on pet cats. However, many cat owners have questions about sterilization surgeries...

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Mar 1, 2023

10 min read

Build a bond with your horse - horse being groomed

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Build a bond with your horse

Even the most well-trained horse still needs to trust their rider and/or owner, so it is important to create a strong bond with your animal to enhance the equestrian experience for everyone involved...

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Mar 1, 2023

10 min read

How to prevent and treat dental disease in your cat - cat on couch meowing

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How to prevent and treat dental disease in your cat

Dental disease is a common condition among pet cats, but can be prevented. All cat owners should provide dental care for their pets, both at home and with regular professional dental cleanings under anesthesia...

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Feb 28, 2023

12 min read

How can I help my cat with arthritis and joint pain? - gray cat laying down

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How can I help my cat with arthritis and joint pain?

Joint pain in cats can be caused by a variety of underlying conditions, including illness, injury, or simply old age. It’s important for cat owners to be able to recognize signs of painful joints and arthritis in order to give their feline friends the care they need.

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Feb 27, 2023

9 min read

What to do if my horse has arthritis and what can I do at home? - Two trotting horses

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What to do if my horse has arthritis and what can I do at home?

Arthritis in horses is common. There are many ways to help arthritic horses with veterinary care and at-home management.

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Feb 2, 2023

9 min read

Do dogs dream? What science tells us - A beagle sleeping on a couch

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Do dogs dream? What science tells us

Do dogs dream? It’s a tricky question to answer. Scientists speculate that yes, dogs dream and can have nightmares and sleep disorders like people do...

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Feb 1, 2023

6 min read

Is your cat stressed? What we can do as pet parents - Kitten peeking out of a cat bed

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Is your cat stressed? What we can do as pet parents

Stress is common in house cats, but is shown in subtle ways. It’s also difficult for us as humans to understand what our cats find stressful...

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Jan 26, 2023

8 min read

Microchipping your pet - Yorkshire Terrier lying on grass

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Microchipping your pet

Microchips are an excellent way to facilitate your pet's safe return if they escape or get lost. Pets with microchips can be scanned at animal shelters and vet clinics...

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Jan 24, 2023

12 min read

Leash reactivity in dogs: How to manage and prevent it - dog on a leash walking

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Leash reactivity in dogs: How to manage and prevent it

Leash reactivity in dogs is a common complaint among pet owners during walks. Leash-reactive behavior is more than just negative or aggressive behavior in response to other dogs, cars, cyclists, or people while on a leash...

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Jan 23, 2023

9 min read

What to do if your cat has an ear mite infestation - cat itching their ear

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What to do if your cat has an ear mite infestation

Ear mites in cats are very common, causing ear discharge, inflammation, and itchiness. Treatment of ear mites involves vet-recommended anti-parasite medication.

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Jan 23, 2023

8 min read

How often should you schedule vet appointments for your dog? - A happy dog at the vet

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How often should you schedule vet appointments for your dog?

Dogs can’t tell us when something hurts or isn’t right. It’s up to us to monitor our pets for early symptoms of illness and stay on top of regular wellness checkups and preventive health care with a veterinarian...

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Jan 20, 2023

11 min read

How pet parents can beat the winter blues with their pets - A cat and a dog lying on a couch

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How pet parents can beat the winter blues with their pets

Many pet owners notice symptoms similar to Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) in their pets, such as lower energy levels or irritability, but you may be surprised to learn that pets do not have the same psychological response to the dreary winter months as their human owners...

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Jan 13, 2023

11 min read

The pros and cons of dog parks: Are they safe? - Two dogs meeting at a dog park

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The pros and cons of dog parks: Are they safe?

Dog parks have many pros and cons for pet parents to consider before visiting...

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Jan 12, 2023

11 min read

How do I know if my dog has ear mites and what can I do about it? - A dog sitting outside, scratching at their ear

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How do I know if my dog has ear mites and what can I do about it?

Ear mites are contagious parasites that live in their hosts' ears. They are similar to ticks but much smaller. They are usually too small to distinguish with the naked eye...

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Jan 9, 2023

8 min read

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