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I am an avid lover of pets and my wife and I have had several pets throughout our years. We are especially fond of dogs, and we have a 12 year old Dalmatian (our 3rd) and a "mutt" that we rescued when someone threw him away to die in a vacant field.

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Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness All about acid reflux: 2 of 17

Acid Reflux Disease is caused by too much acid in your body, or is it? Could it actually be the opposite? Also known as GERD or gastroesopageal reflux disease can be the most excoriating thirty minutes of your life if you can get it to go away in that amount if time. It can literally feel like you are having a heart attack a...
Pets & Animals > Dog Care & Health Canine influenza in dogs: Symptoms and prevention: 1 of 7

Canine influenza, or dog flu, is it really possible? Up until about six years ago the answer would have been no, it is not possible. However, all that changed in 2004 when it was discovered and than confirmed by Dr. Cynda Crawford, an immunologist at the University Of Florida College Of Veterinary Medicine. It was at this ti...
Pets & Animals > Cat Care & Health Ringworm in cats: Signs and treatments: 1 of 6

Ringworm in cats is the most common skin infection in cats and the name is somewhat misleading. It is not actually caused by a worm; it is caused by a fungal infection. It is also extremely contagious and can very easily be spread to other cats as well as to humans. It is caused by several organisms, but the most common is r...
Pets & Animals > Cat Care & Health Diseases which effect cats: 1 of 6

Feline immune deficiency virus (FIV), a term that can place immediate fear in a cat owner, is not a mandatory death sentence for your cat. High protein diets, continually building up your cat's immune system to help starve off secondary infections, and with aggressive treatment of those possible infections, your cat can stil...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Pregnancy Why pregnant women should take prenatal vitamins: 1 of 5

Are prenatal vitamins really needed when you are pregnant, or can they actually be dangerous? The answer to this question is really quite simple; they are not only needed, they are critical. The only real danger in this question is if you do not supplement your body during this miracle process we call life, it can be dangero...
Pets & Animals > Dog Care & Health Bloat in dogs: Symptoms and treatments: 1 of 5

Bloat in dogs is a condition that is fast becoming one of the leading killers of dogs second only to cancer. Your dog can come inside to eat his dinner, go out and start to play, and the next thing you know he is gasping for air, going into shock, and before you know what has even happened, he has died. We are very fortunate...
Pets & Animals > Dog Breeds Dog breed facts: German Shepherd: 6 of 25

German shepherds health concerns are numerous and can include anal fistula, pancreatic insufficiency, inflammatory bowel disease or goat, just to name a few. But there is nothing more threatening than degenerative myelopthy to this beautiful and magnificent breed of dogs. Can vitamins and minerals help with this condition? T...
Pets & Animals > Cat Psychology & Training Signs your senior cat is going senile: 1 of 4

Senility in cats will occur to every cat as they cross into their golden years, but this is a condition that is much deeper than just being geriatric. It is most often associated with what is referred to as FCD, or Feline cognitive dysfunction. All cats will slow down as they age, their habits will change, as well as their b...
Pets & Animals > Dog Care & Health First aid tips for dog emergencies: 1 of 4

First aid for dogs may be needed at any time but in most all cases it will come when you least expect it. There are three very basic points that all owners can do to help manage this emergency situation; keep calm and do not panic, learn how to protect yourself from injury, and prepare in advance. Preparation will include kn...
Pets & Animals > Cat Care & Health Treatments for feline urinary obstruction (UO) in cats: 1 of 4

UO in cats can cause blood to develop in their urine, increased grooming of their genital area, as well as increased urination. However, if this condition more than just a partial condition, it can also take your cats life with 48 hours. If your cat suddenly has several unsuccessful attempts at urinating, starts to vomit and...