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Pet First Aid Kit and Emergency Care Information

January 22, 2010

"Be prepared" is good advice especially if there is an emergency. To be better prepared in a pet emergency, a pet first aid kit is beneficial. "The biggest advantage for having a pet first aid kit would be so that you can concentrate on what you can do for your pet constructively rather than looking all over the place for something that might 'work' but is less than i... (Read More)

Captive Bred vs Wild Caught

January 19, 2010

"Mom can I keep it?" is a question typically heard in reference to some type of wild animal such as a turtle or a lizard, especially by a child who is on the lookout for a pet. There is often controversy between reptile pet owners, over whether people should buy wild caught, or captive bred reptiles. A wild caught reptile is obtained much less expensively than one that... (Read More)

Elderly People and Pets

December 17, 2009

Contact can lessen loneliness. Contact can lessen depression. Contact can bring a smile. And that point of contact can be a pet. An elderly person paired with an appropriate pet can be a winning combination. "Humans and animals need love, companionship and activity," explained Ms. Kit Darling, MS, infection control coordinator at Texas A&M College of Veterinary Me... (Read More)

Cardiac Problems in Pets

December 04, 2009

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women, worldwide. Pet owners should also be concerned for the hearts of their beloved animal friends. The heart is a complex organ, and it is important to be aware of the heart diseases a pet can develop and to know what to look for so that your pet can have the best possible care. "Dogs and cats can be born... (Read More)

Nutraceuticals

November 19, 2009

Natural nutrients … natural herb … from a natural source … plants. Is this combination a better alternative than prescription treatments? For centuries medications have been derived from plants and many drugs now synthesized originated from plants. Could unprocessed natural herbs and their nutrients achieve "miraculous" cures where traditional medicines have failed? F... (Read More)

Reptilian Feeding Frenzy

November 13, 2009

Having a reptile as a pet is quite different from owning a dog or a cat, since feeding is relatively simple in the canine and feline world. After adopting your first snake, lizard, or other reptilian pet, there is typically a controversy over what the correct method of feeding is for the animal. Many reptilian pet owners want their pet to be able to experience the thri... (Read More)