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How to Diagnose Cancer Warning Signs in Cats

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Although cancer typically affects older felines, younger cats can also contract the disease. The prognosis depends on the type of cancer and how far it has advanced. With an early diagnosis, your cat stands a better chance of surviving. Learn how ... more »

How to Diagnose Feline Immunodeficiency in a Cat

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Feline immunodeficiency (FIV) is similar to the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in that it weakens the immune systems of cats, but humans can't get HIV from FIV. Though there's no cure for FIV, an infected cat may live many years without ... more »

How to Diagnose Fever in a Cat

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Cats can't tell us when they aren't feeling well so its up to those who care for them to watch for signs of illness. A cat's fever can happen for a variety of reasons including an infection, virus or parasites. Knowing the signs can help you get ... more »

How to Diagnose Giardia in a Cat

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Giardiasis (Giardia infection) is a parasitic infection that not only affects cats, but can also occur in humans. It is very important to always maintain strict hygiene habits when cleaning up after your pet, as Giardia can be passed to humans ... more »

How to Diagnose Heart Disease in a cat

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Cats can get heart disease just like people do. Cardiomyopathy is the most common type of heart disease in cats where their heart grows to an abnormal shape, the chambers of the heart get too small and the heart doesn't produce the kind of output ... more »

How to Draw Up Insulin For an Injection

By cgronwall

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Finding out your pet has diabetes is stressful. Hearing that you will need to learn how to handle the insulin and give your pet the shot can be terrifying. For most owners of diabetic pets the process becomes routine quickly... more »

How to Effectively and Safely Use Herbs to Treat Animals

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Herbal medicine can be a powerful tool in veterinary health. However, it can also do much harm. It is important to know some of the major differences between Western medicine and herbal remedies and to know key differences between species of ... more »

How to eliminate dog and cat odors

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to control a pervasive odor of a dog or cat... more »

How to EMERGENCY Flea/Chigger Removal

By Deth-Kitty

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So, your pet has caught a bad case of fleas? Its Saturday, and your vet is closed for the weekend. What are you going to do to help out your family friend? This is an effective and safe way to temporarily rid your pet of fleas until you can ... more »

How to Entertain Your Cats

By w1z111

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We've had cats now for many years, and we have learned quite a lot from them, let me tell you! As any cat lover/owner can attest, cats actually own US, not the other way around! THEY'RE in control, and don't even think any other way about it! But ... more »

How to Feed a Cat that has Hepatic Lipidosis

By Jennifer M.

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Hepatic Lipidosis, more commonly known as Fatty Liver Disease, is usually identified as the culprit when an overweight cat suddenly stops eating. Internally, what happens when the cat stops eating is the body sends fat cells to the liver to be ... more »

How to Feed a Cat to Prevent Illness

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Naturopathic veterinarians believe that many illnesses we see in older cats can be headed off at the pass with good nutrition. Here are three steps to give you some starting guidelines... more »

How to Feed Your Cat Pills Using Pill Pockets

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Pill Pockets are hollow treats that are sold for both dogs and cats. The purpose of a pill pocket is to disguise a pill so you can easily feed it to your pet. If the pill is too large or if your cat picks her food apart before eating it then pill ... more »

How to Find Low-Cost Pet Spay/Neuter Programs in Los Angeles

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Even though Los Angeles is the second largest city in the United States, with thousands of veterinarians within the nearly 500-square foot metropolis, it's hard to be a responsible pet owner when the cost to spay or neuter a pet can easily be ... more »

How to Flea Control

By blugrrl69

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I tried flea bombs and scattering flea powder around my house. The flea products were very expensive and the Prep to use them was time consuming. They were smelly too, and repeated usage resulted in no fewer fleas: it did not work... more »

How to Floss a Cat's Teeth

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The sign of a healthy cat is often its teeth. Now, your cat may be talented, but it's unlikely this pet can brush and floss it's own teeth. You're going to have to lend a hand... more »

How to Freshen a Cat's Breath

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If your cat has smelly breath here are a couple of things you can try..... more »

How to Freshen a Cat's Breath

By Carol Tilley-Williams

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Your cat's dental care is as important as the rest of their medical needs. Just as you would not neglect your own dental care, don't neglect care for your pets. There are several easy ways to keep your cat's teeth and gums healthy and his breath ... more »

How to Freshen Your Cat's Breath

By IsabelleKay

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Snuggly times relaxing with your pets can be spoiled by your cat's killer breath. Consider a few tips to make sure your cat's breath is fresh and clean... more »

How to Get Rid of Fleas

By MrsBuckeye

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Fleas live on their host (sounds awful doesn't it?).. more »

How to Get Your Child to Help With Pet Care

By Trese

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It’s a common scenario… the kids beg you to get a dog or a cat or a hamster. They promise they’ll take care of it and you won’t have to do a thing. Well. We know how this ends. The kids get tired of feeding and watering and cleaning up the mess, ... more »

How to Give a Cat a Shot

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Vaccinating your cat is not difficult, but there are certain procedures to follow so that the cat is not injured. Learn how to give a cat a shot by following these steps... more »

How to Give a Cat Eye Drops

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If you are lucky, your cat sits patiently in your lap while you administer eye medication. However, most cats do not like having anything put into their eye. If your cat fights you when you try to give him eye medication, you might need to ... more »

How to Give a Cat Oral Medication

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There is an easy way and a hard way to give your cat oral medication. Unfortunately, the way you end up giving the medication is largely up to your cat. Give the easy way a good try. If it doesn't work, then get the job done with the more ... more »

How to Give a Cat Subcutaneous Fluids

By ChicagoGal

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Sometimes a veterinarian will recommend subcutaneous fluids (injected under the skin) for a cat that is severely dehydrated or has chronic renal failure. Your veterinarian will recommend whether your cat needs this treatment at home. This ... more »

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