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When Vet Bills Get out of Control

4 The Love Of Animals

Your dog or cat—your best friend in the world—gets sick. It takes a bit of research, but learning the early symptoms of pet illness can save you hundreds or thousands of dollars in the long run. Veterinarians at lower cost facilities undergo the same intense training as vets at state-of-the-art clinics. You can’t catch a break.

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5 Cat Health Problems that Can be Avoided

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Cat health problems are prominent, but many can be avoided. There are numerous things that your vet tells you to vaccinate for, but the worst problems often come from a poor-quality diet. Cats are just as likely to get cancer, diabetes and organ failure as humans are. Cats can get diabetes, and it is often caused by a poor diet.

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On the Vetsulin "Recall"

Animal Person

First let me say that there is no recall of Vetsulin (often used to manage the diabetes of dogs and cats) as of today. I alerted my regular (non-specialist) vet of this and though he didn't treat me like a crazy person, he didn't do any research, either. Last night, my vet called to update me. So what is it?

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On Charles and Project Treadstone

Animal Person

The vet did give me a hard time about the dogs' animal-free diets (my traditional vets don't, ironically), and my response was that unless she could show me some research that his particular type of injury needs animal protein to heal, I wasn't going to change anything. been there.

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Save money caring for your pet

4 The Love Of Animals

Whether its Dalmatian dog, a Persian cat, a tropical bird or even an exotic lizard from a faraway country, this is what you have been craving, the satisfaction you get when your pet looks up at its new owner with that ´please look after me’ look. Then the Christmas day finally came when that dream became a reality and it was acknowledged.

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Top 5 Ways to Pet Proof Your Home

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And, speaking of poisons, talk to your vet before putting down any rat or ant poison, which can sicken your pet before it reaches its intended target. Take the time to research plants that are poisonous to your pet and make sure you remove them. One of the best ways to pet proof your home is by training your pet to be his own enforcer.

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Teaching Kids Animal Compassion

4 The Love Of Animals

Start with easier pets – Many people don’t want to start with the responsibility of a dog or cat. With purebred animals, it is especially important to do your research and make sure the pet fits your family’s lifestyle. Cats for quiet kids – I find that cats are great pets for very introverted kids.