Most people have heard of diabetes and associate it with needing to administer insulin. But actually there are two different kinds of diabetes: diabetes mellitus and diabetes insipidus. Their symptoms can be similar, but their causes are totally different and thus their treatments are completely different. Diabetes
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Although small mammals are cute and tiny, they can be a big responsibility. If you’re interested in owning a chinchilla, ferret, hamster, hedgehogs, gerbils, guinea pigs, rabbits, rats, and other small mammals, it’s important to learn how to properly care for each of these furry creatures before bringing them home with you.
Consider what size, temperament, and activity level are right for your household so you can choose the option that best matches your lifestyle. Are you looking for an animal that will take kindly to being petted and interact with you? Rabbits or guinea pigs are pets that enjoy cuddling once they’re gotten used to you. Be sure to choose a small mammal that has what you’re looking for and you’ll love having it around. Check out the articles below to learn more about the general care of each of these animals.
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Types of Diabetes in Dogs
Category: Newsletter Library, Recognizing Illness
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Understanding Canine Compulsive Disorder
Category: Newsletter Library, Recognizing Illness
If your dog has developed a tendency to pursue the same pointless activity -- sucking on his flanks, chasing his own tail, barking or snapping at thin air, et cetera -- he may be suffering from canine compulsive disorder, or CCD. Fortunately, treatment and training can help him overcome his obsession. Defining
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Understanding Pet Behavior
Category: Newsletter Library, Behavior & Training
Because our pets can not raise their paws and tell us when something is wrong, we as owners need to know what to watch for to know when our pet is ill. The Dog Scoot Boogie A dog dragging his hind end across the floor is his way of telling you his anal glands are full and need emptying. Anal glands
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Understanding Renal Failure in Cats
Category: Newsletter Library, Cats
Acute renal failure and chronic renal failure are two health problems that commonly affect cats. Acute renal failure can affect cats at any age; emergency care is essential to treating this condition and saving a cat’s life. Chronic renal failure typically occurs in senior cats. According to the American
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Unnecessary Risks Cat Owners Take
Category: Newsletter Library, Cats
There are specific activities that can make a positive difference in your pet's health. The difference will be enhanced health and wellness when you integrate them into your current pet maintenance program. Feeding, grooming and vaccinations are probably your top-of-mind priorities. Sometimes you can
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Vaccine Reactions in Pets
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Vaccines are intended to stimulate the immune system. In effect, they induce the response the immune system should have in the face of a real infection. They are like a fire drill for the immune system. As a result, our pets' bodies can have appropriate vaccine response symptoms as well as unexpected
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Vertigo or Old Dog Vestibular Syndrome
Category: Pet Health, Chronic Conditions
Vertigo is a syndrome in the elderly dog, which can be very frightening to the owners. The dog is suddenly afflicted with a balance problem, usually staggering, but occasionally unable to stand, and more rarely actually rolling over and over. There is a tilting of the head to one side and nystagmus,
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Vet Care Doesn't Have to Break the Bank; Pet Insurance
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Wondering if pet insurance is a good idea?
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Veterinary Acupuncture
Category: Video Newsroom, Technology and Science
The use of acupuncture is growing in popularity among veterinarians and the practitioners say they are impressed with the results. Only a few decades ago, the use of acupuncture in veterinary medicine was virtually unheard of. In recent years, the use of acupuncture in veterinary medicine has been steadily
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Veterinary Laser Therapy Eases A Pet’s Pain
Category: Newsletter Library, Visiting the Vet
Laser therapy is a cutting-edge technique in veterinary medicine for managing many conditions, including chronic pain in pets. Class IV (cold) laser therapy is especially effective for treating pets that struggle with osteoarthritis pain whether or not they have orthopedic surgery. Cold laser therapy
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Veterinary Ophthalmology
Category: Video Newsroom, Health Topics
It's been said that "eyes are the windows to the soul" and certainly when you look into the eyes of your beloved pets, you can see the affection and loyalty reflected there. Unfortunately, some owners look deep into their pet's eyes and see problems. When your pet's vision is at stake, veterinary ophthalmologists
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Vetopedia
Category: Today's Veterinarian
Vetopedia is a glossary of terms used by vets in treating animals. A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z AAFCO Association of American Feed Control Officials; an organization which sets standards for pet food ingredients and minimum daily requirements. Abdomen A region of the body between
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Video Games and Your Pet
Category: Newsletter Library
Did you know that your pet can play video games too? Explore the advantages and drawbacks of this new technology.
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Vomiting Versus Regurgitation
Category: Newsletter Library, Recognizing Illness
When you come home to find a mess on the floor, it is easy to assume that the dog vomited. Vomiting is very common in dogs, as they often eat weird things! There are actually many other causes of vomiting, including parasites, kidney disease, liver problems, pancreatitis, and food allergies. Overall,
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Ways to Take the Stress Out of Your Pet's Next Veterinary Visit
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Does your pet dread veterinary visits?
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Wellness Coloring Book
Category: Pets4Kids
Picking the Right Pet, Welcome Your New Pet Home, Pets Need Proper Grooming, Feed Your Pet a Good Diet, Training Your Pet, Pets Love to Play!, and Pets Can Get Sick Just Like You.
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What Is Ataxia in Dogs?
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Could balance or gait issues mean your dog has ataxia?
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What Is a Spay?
Category: Newsletter Library, Visiting the Vet
Everyone knows they should have their females dogs and cats spayed, but what exactly does that mean? The word "spay" is thought to originate from the Old French espeer meaning to cut with a sword, which then may have been changed to the Middle English spayen. Today the word means to perform a surgery
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What To Know About Bathing and Grooming Your Dog
Category: Newsletter Library, Tips for Pet Owners
Every week, every month or every year? How often should you bathe and groom your dog?
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What Vaccines Are Right For Your Pet?
Category: Newsletter Library
Wondering which vaccines your pet needs? Take a look at our list.
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What We Do
Category: Today's Veterinarian
Doctors of Veterinary Medicine and Veterinary Surgeons are medical professionals whose primary responsibility is protecting the health and welfare of animals and people. The term "veterinarian" comes from veterinae, which means "working animals." Every veterinarian has gone through extensive medical
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What We Learn
Category: Today's Veterinarian
Students interested in a career in veterinary medicine should begin their preparation by doing well in general science and biology in junior high school. They need to take a strong science, math, and biology program in high school. Admission into veterinary medical school is competitive. To be considered
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What You Can Do to Protect Your Dog from Worms
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Do you know how to keep your dog safe from worms?
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What You Need to Know About Antibiotics
Category: Newsletter Library, Keeping Pets Healthy
Using antibiotics incorrectly may harm, rather than help, your pet.
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What You Need to Know About Rabies
Category: Newsletter Library, Tips for Pet Owners
Rabies is deadly disease, but, luckily, outbreaks are not particularly common in the United States. In fact, 95 percent of deaths due to rabies occur in Africa and Asia, according to the World Health Organization. Although rabies might not be widespread in the U.S., the consequences can be severe if
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What Your Cat's Eyes Can Tell You
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Could your cat's eyes offer information about its moods?
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What Your Dog’s Body Language Means
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Do you know what your dog's non-verbal signals mean?
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What Your Pet's Stools Say About Their Health
Category: Newsletter Library, Keeping Pets Healthy
Want to know if your pet is healthy? Take a look at his or her stools.
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What is Mange?
Category: Newsletter Library, Recognizing Illness
Has your pet suddenly started losing hair? Mange may be to blame. The common skin condition affects dogs, cats and rabbits, causing a variety of uncomfortable symptoms. Tiny Mites Cause Big Problems Mange is caused by a mite infestation. The microscopic parasites either burrow under your pet's skin
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What is Taurine and Why do Cats Need It?
Category: Newsletter Library, Nutrition & Food
Does your feline friend get enough taurine? Serious health problems can occur if this essential amino acid is in short supply.
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What is a Raw Diet?
Category: Newsletter Library, Nutrition & Food
Raw diets offer an alternative to commercially prepared pet food and can be a good choice for some pets. Serving raw foods offer a variety of benefits, although the diet isn't appropriate for every cat or dog. Why Offer Raw Food? Commercially available pet food often contains preservatives or chemicals
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What is an Emergency?
Category: Newsletter Library, Visiting the Vet
We all become worried when our beloved pets become ill, but when should we take them to an emergency hospital? Most larger communities have an ER for pets, but when do we need to utilize one? What symptoms are serious and need immediate attention, and what can wait until the next day for your regular
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What is in Your Pets' Food?
Category: Newsletter Library, Nutrition & Food
Every day we are besieged with pet food advertisements, in magazines, newspapers and on television. Tens, if not hundreds, of millions of dollars are spent per year trying to convince us that their pet food is the best. Who to believe? What is really in pet food? Is the pet food label helpful? A Chapman
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What to Do If Your Pet Eats Grass
Category: Newsletter Library, Recognizing Illness
Wondering what to do if your pet eats grass? Take a look at a few ideas.
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What to Do If Your Pet is Stung
Category: Newsletter Library, Tips for Pet Owners
Don't get us wrong, we love the bees! But we don't love when our pets get stung. Follow our tips to treat and prevent bee stings on your furry best friend.
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