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Our articles "For Healthy Pets" cover every aspect of pet ownership so you can find information on: cat and dog diet • training your pet • dog and cat vaccinations • maintaining pet health • skin and ear care • complementary therapies
Our articles "For Sick Pets" includes practical and accessible information on:
allergic reactions & allergies • metabolic diseases • pet arthritis • pet cancers• end of life care for pets and more.
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For Healthy Pets (137)
Over 150 articles on companion animal health written by authorities including Dr Jeff Feinman, a qualified vet and leading veterinary homeopath.
In these entertaining and informative pet health articles, Dr Jeff and guest writers cover important pet health areas including:
Diet discussion • New pets and training • Vaccination decisions • Health Maintenance • Skin & Ear Care • Complementary Therapies plus some inspiring Pet Prose.
For Sick Pets (81)
Over 75 articles on why your pet might be sick, written by qualified vet and leading veterinarians including homeopath Dr Jeff Feinman.
In these accessible and authoritative articles on pet illness, Dr. Jeff and guest writers cover important issues including:
Pet Allergies & Auto-Immune Diseases • Pet Cancer & End of Life Care • Cat & Dog Metabolic & Heart Diseases • Pet Arthritis & Bone Diseases • Animal Gastrointestinal Diseases • Pets Infectious Diseases • Brain and Nerve Diseases
Pets that scratch excessively may be allergic to something. Some pets are affected at certain times of the year, while others have problems all year.
This is a term that is synonymous with the term "Gastric Dilatation with Volvulus." It is often called GDV. That means that a dog's stomach distends with air, twists and cuts off blood flow, to the point that the dog goes into shock and may die.
Lyme Disease (Borreliosis) is a widespread, potentially serious disease that can affect dogs, cats (less commonly), people, horses, cattle, birds, and wild animals.
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