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How to Stimulate the Immune System With Acupuncture

By mjpolitis

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Nature never gives you a problem without a solution, and where one branch of medicine is ineffective, another can provide a powerful tool. Stimulating the immune system with 'modern' drugs, and even herbs, is difficult and often ineffective. ... more »

How to Stop a Cat from Pulling its Hair Out

By eHow Pets Editor

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When you hear a person say they are pulling their hair out, you know they are expressing frustration at dealing with a difficult and stressful situation or problem. Cats, however, actually pull large tufts of hair out when they are dealing with ... more »

How to Stop a Cat's Diarrhea

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Cats sometimes like to eat things they shouldn't, and oftentimes get sick from doing so. While the cause may also be something else, it's not picnic when your cat has diarrhea, so take these steps in order to stop a cat's diarrhea... more »

How to Take a Cat's Temperature

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To many people, their pets are essential parts of their family. To some, they are practically children. It follows, then, that they become concerned when their furry kin show signs of illness. Unlike human children, pets are hard to cover with ... more »

How to Take Your Cat Camping

By Jennifer M.

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Many people take their dogs camping with them, but what about their cats? Let's say you have two cats. Sophie is pretty timid and hides whenever anyone strange comes over. Zeke, on the other hand, will jump into the lap of anyone who is within 10 ... more »

How to Teach a Cat to Paint

By Jennon

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Many zoos are turning to art therapy for their animals, and some even sell the animals' artwork for big money both at their park and in professional galleries. Certainly nothing says that elephants and monkeys are the only animals that may have ... more »

How to Tell if Your Cat Has a URI

By Etch Tabor

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Upper respiratory infections are common in cats, especially kittens. But that doesn't mean they can't develop into serious problems. Rad on to learn how to look for the telltale signs of a URI in your cat so you can treat it before it turns into ... more »

How to Test Your Veterinarian's Knowledge

By mjpolitis

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Though your veterinarian may have many answers, he/she may not have the answers you need for your animal's conditions. Here are a few tips as to how to shop around for a vet who knows what is needed for the matter at hand... more »

How to Travel with your dog

By smilesatme1

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Traveling with your dog is cool but you need to see the rules and ask about bringing your pet. I think you can only travel with one pet at a time. I am not sure if you can travel a bunch of dogs and cats. Unless if you are driving with your own ... more »

How to Treat a Cat With Broken Bones

By eHow Pets Editor

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Because cats are more apt to wander around at night, cars sometimes hit them. If the accident isn't fatal, your cat will most likely have a broken bone and possibly other injuries as well. A vet is the only person who can give your cat proper ... more »

How to Treat a Cat’s Eye Irritation

By Tippy

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Your cat’s eyes are susceptible to irritation just like yours, but she doesn’t have the ability to diagnose and treat herself. Help her out by determining the cause and assisting her in finding some soothing relief. With a few simple guidelines, ... more »

How to Treat a Cat's Worms

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Worms are a common parasite that many cats contract. Worms can wreak havoc on your cat's system and can cause serious health problems if left untreated. You can offer certain worm treatments at home while other worms will warrant a visit to the vet... more »

How to Treat a Dehydrated Cat

By Tippy

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Like our bodies, a cat’s body is largely comprised of water. To keep her muscles and skin flexible and strong, and be able to transport nutrients throughout her body, it is imperative that a cat remain hydrated. Unfortunately, through vomiting ... more »

How to Treat Abscesses on Your Cat

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Abscesses are infections under the skin and occur most often in cats that go outdoors and get into fights with other cats. Cats are prone to abscesses because their skin heals quickly and can trap bacteria from puncture wounds under the skin ... more »

How to Treat Cat Conjunctivitis

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Although cats don't usually have as many eye problems as do dogs, when they do contract an infection, the results can be lasting. Conjunctivitis occurs when the pink part of the eye, which lines the white sclera, becomes red and inflamed. If you ... more »

How to Treat Cat Lacerations and Cuts

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Like kids, cats injure their skin in a myriad of ways that often result in lacerations and cuts. Many of these injuries are treatable at home by implementing basic first aid techniques. Here's how to save some money on your vet bill by treating ... more »

How to Treat Cat Limp Injuries

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Your cat is suddenly limping and you don't know why. It can be a scary feeling. Cats may limp if they break a nail or step on a bee and get stung. They can also pick up a splinter in their paw. It can be as simple as that or as serious as a ... more »

How to Treat Feline Constipation

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Sometimes our pets are prone to the same types of ailments that we humans get. For instance, cats, like people, can suffer from constipation. While more common in older cats, feline constipation can strike at any age. As long as the constipation ... more »

How to Treat Feline Kidney Disease

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Feline kidney disease can be considered a silent killer. By the time any signs or symptoms of distress surface, considerable damage already has been done. If your cat has been diagnosed with kidney disease, talk with your vet to set up a ... more »

How to Treat Hyperthyroidism in Cats

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Hyperthyroidism, a common disease of older and middle-aged cats, requires immediate treatment. If hyperthyroidism is not treated, it can lead to serious complications including death. Here's several standard treatments recommended by ... more »

How to Treat Ringworm for Cats

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Ringworm, also known as dermatophytosis, is a skin infection caused by a fungus. Transmission occurs through contact with an infected dog, cat or person. Ringworm is highly contagious and takes a long time to treat. If your cat has ringworm, try ... more »

How to Treat Whisker Damage in Cats

By Tippy

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Cat whiskers are fascinating sensors, carrying information to the nerve endings in a feline's cheeks, eyebrows and under their chin. Cats depend upon their whiskers to sense danger and react accordingly. If your cat has suffered whisker damage at ... more »

How to Understand and Identify Feline Parasites

By wjackson

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The thought of feline parasites camped out on (or in) your cat can truly freak out many cat owners. You see your little furry friend and think there couldn’t possibly be any feline parasites bothering her. Yet, the only way to truly know if your ... more »

How to Understand Feline Distemper

By wjackson

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Feline distemper is an infectious viral disease that is most common during the warmer months and in the cities. However, feline distemper can occur at any time and any where. Feline distemper is not the same as canine distemper. A dog cannot ... more »

How to Understand Sexual Maturity in Female Cats

By wjackson

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It surprises many people to learn that female cats can reach sexual maturity by five or six months of age... more »

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