Author: Joseph Abbott
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Whipworms
Whipworm (also known as trichuris trichiura) is one of the five most common worm parasites that infect dogs and cats. These whip-shaped worms pass through their host’s excrement, and disintegrate into the soil, ground, or surfaces where other animals and humans frequent. If the infected particles are passed to the mouth or nose or are…
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Tapeworms
These long segmented worms grow much longer than other parasites, and contain reproductive organs in each section of their bodies. Because of this, tapeworms can be very uncomfortable for the host, whether cat, dog or human. Tapeworms absorb nutrients through their skin, attaching to the intestinal walls where they reside. Though there are several types…
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Roundworms
The most common form of parasite that is found in dogs is the roundworm. Though they primarily only affect cats and dogs, roundworms can also negatively impact the eyes, lungs, and hearts when contracted by humans. Anytime an individual has contact with surfaces potentially contaminated with animal feces (such as lawns, gardens, tanbark, and sand,…
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Hookworms
The hookworm is a dangerous parasite both for humans and domestic pets. Over half a billion people in the world are infected with hookworms, and an unthinkable number of dogs and cats suffer from physical ailments caused by these destructive parasites. When untreated, hookworms can be severely detrimental to the digestive system, as well as…
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How to Create Home-Made Enzymatic Cleaning Products
Cleaning dog’s pee-puddle or your kitty’s accident on the living room floor does not have to be a traumatic process. We have addressed how to remove urine stains with home products, and a recent blog on described how enzymatic cleaners work to literally devour the nasty small of waste. But for those who want to be resourceful and…
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Best Cat Breeds for Pet Therapy
Therapy cats can be powerful conduits of comfort by providing a warm presence to invalids or psychologically distressed individuals. Their consistent demeanor, kneading paws, rhythmic purring can be soothing to people struggling with mental and emotional instabilities. However, cats are not often the first choice for pet therapy animals, since they can be persnickety about…
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Disaster Preparation for Pet Owners
In honor of April being the Pet First Aid Awareness month, we are collating a list of tips that will help pet parents prepare for disasters. This doesn’t mean fires, earthquakes or floods – but rather the day when your precious kitty becomes unresponsive, or when your pooch is struggling at the onset of an…
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Pet Therapy
Animals tend to bring a positive presence wherever they go. Therapists have found animals to greatly improve their patients’ progress whether in emotional, mental or physical therapy. Both doctors and psychiatrists observe that patients become more relaxed, trusting, and are able to communicate better, with the help of an animal. Institutions like the Bethlem Hospital…
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Pet Food Recall: Nylabone Puppy Starter Kit
As of April 22nd 2015, the FDA announced that Nylabone Products of Neptune, New Jersey have officially recalled one of their products because of a potential Salmonella bacteria contamination. Nylabone’s Puppy Starter Kit Chews were distributed from one facility to all regions of North America. The recalled product indicates an expiration date of 3/22/18 on…
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What To Do When Your Cat Runs Away
Unlike dogs, there are usually several different “kinds” of runaway cats: the lost/escaped indoor-only cat, or the lost/escaped cats who have regular access to the outdoors. Cats are less likely to get lost as they are to hide if they are in an unfamiliar area (such as out on a picnic, camping trip, or visiting…