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How to Tell Your Pet’s Age From Its Teeth Do you know your pet’s age? If you adopted your furry friend, his or her age may be a mystery. Fortunately, a quick look in your pet’s mouth can help you narrow down a general age range. Puppies and Kittens Incisors, the pointed teeth used to tear food into bite-size pieces,…

A summer haircut may help you feel more comfortable during hot, humid summer weather, but it won’t have the same effect on your pet. In fact, cutting or shaving your pet’s fur can actually compromise your furry friend’s ability to remain cool. Your Pet’s Coat Provides Built-In Climate Control Although wearing a fur coat in the summer might increase your…

Can I Catch an Illness from My Pet? Rabies isn’t the only disease transmitted from animals to humans. In fact, you and your pet may share more diseases than you may realize. Fortunately, it’s easy to avoid these diseases or conditions by taking a few precautions. Ringworm Ringworm isn’t actually caused by worms but gets its name from the raised,…

Has it been awhile since you’ve seen your pet? Although your cat, dog or rabbit could just be enjoying a little nap in a quiet corner of the house, lengthy disappearances may occasionally be a sign of an illness. Familiarizing yourself with some of the more subtle symptoms your pet displays when he or she is sick can help you…

What’s worse than a sick pet? Three of them! Viruses and parasitic infections can quickly spread among your pets, making them feel miserable. Taking these preemptive steps when one of your furry friends shows signs of an illness can help you protect the health of the entire group. Determine Who’s Really Sick Pets don’t always show obvious signs of illness…

Do you favor the rapid swoop-and-bag approach to picking up your dog’s stools or scooping cat litter? Although most pet owners would rather not prolong contact with their pet’s feces, sneaking an occasional peak can provide valuable clues about your furry friend’s health and habits. Brown, Green or Yellow: What Stool Colors Mean Normal stools are brown, although stool color…

Does your pet leave piles of hair behind everywhere he or she goes? Although all dogs and cats shed, excessive shedding may be a sign of a health problem or a grooming issue. Fortunately, shedding can be reduced in many cases with medical treatment or a change to your pet’s grooming routine. Why Do Pets Shed? Your pet’s hair, just…