Do Dogs Dream? Here’s What We Know  Your dog is an important member of your family and a significant part of your life. So it makes sense that you would want to know everything you can about how they think and behave. Since dogs can’t always communicate with their humans in ways they understand, it can be hard to know how they think and feel. Many pet owners wonder what their dogs think about and dream about. For years, many pet owners have asked the question: do dogs dream?  According to researchers, the answer is yes, dogs do in fact
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Caring for a Cat with Feline Leukemia Virus  Receiving a diagnosis for Feline Leukemia Virus, or FELV, can feel overwhelming and heartbreaking. Although there is not a cure for FELV, cats can still live for years after receiving a diagnosis and it is important to help your pet maintain the best quality of life possible.  Caring for a cat with FELV likely means working with your veterinarian to find the medications that work best for your cat. It is also important to keep your cat separated from other cats as FELV is extremely contagious. When working to care for a
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Heart Murmur in Dogs: What You Need to Know A heart murmur is a common medical condition in dogs, and it is assessed that around 10% of all dogs have a heart murmur. A heart murmur is caused by rough blood flow within the heart, which creates an audible noise that can be heard as a whooshing or swishing sound when listening to the dog’s heart with a stethoscope. This sound can indicate a problem with the dog’s heart, but it does not always mean that the dog has a serious medical condition. In this article, we will explore heart
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Cat Kidney Disease: Causes, Symptoms, and Prevention Cats are known for their liberty and self-sufficiency, but when it comes to their health, they depend completely on their owners. One of the most common and dangerous diseases that affect cats is kidney disease. Cat kidney disease is a common and potentially life-threatening condition that can afflict cats of all ages. As the name implies, this disease takes place when the kidneys fail to function correctly, leading to a build-up of toxins in the body. In fact, it is evaluated that as many as 30% of cats over the age of 10
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Kitten Stages of Growth Caring for a newborn kitten can be stressful, especially when you are concerned about their growth and development. The good news is here we will be explaining all the growth and developmental milestones for kittens from birth to 1 year old. Kittens grow and develop the most rapidly from birth to 8 weeks of age. During this time they are just opening their eyes and learning to walk for the first time. From there, kittens are still growing and maturing. They do this until they are about one year old, which is when cats are officially
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Should You Worry if Your Dog’s Nose is Dry? You’ve probably heard the myth that a healthy dog’s nose should be cold and wet, but did you know that this isn’t necessarily true? While a cold, wet nose does typically mean a dog is healthy, a dry or warm nose doesn’t mean there’s a problem every time. Below, you’ll find a list of some of the most common causes of dry nose in dogs. You can use this guide to determine when you should be concerned about this symptom and when it may be nothing to worry about. Read on
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Dog & Cat Dental Disease: Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment Do you have a pet who is showing signs of dental disease? What should you do about it? How do you know whether or not your dog or cat has dental disease in the first place? In this article, you’ll find a quick rundown of information to help you learn more about the signs and symptoms of dental disease in dogs and cats. You’ll also find information about potential treatments and preventative measures you can take to protect your pet against dental issues, too. Read on to learn more. Signs and
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Great Pyrenees Dogs: Size, Temperament, Breed Information, and More! The Great Pyrenees is an amazing dog breed that has a long and interesting history. Primarily used as a livestock guardian dog both historically and today, the Great Pyrenees is a hard working member of the AKC’s working group. Though the Great Pyrenees is still widely used as a working dog, more and more families are getting a Great Pyrenees to be primarily a pet and companion. Although the Great Pyrenees can make a good family dog, they are only recommended for experienced dog owners and handlers due to their large
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Tips, Tricks, and What to Know Before Adopting a Cat Adopting a cat is an incredibly exciting time, especially if it is your first time doing so. However, there are some things that you will need to do to prepare for your new furry friend before you bring them home. In addition to having some supplies already at home, there are some things that you will also need to consider before you welcome a cat into your home. For instance, you will need to make sure that owning a cat will fit in well with your lifestyle and which type
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