Protecting your pet from ticks starts with understanding their life cycle, what kind of disease they can transmit in 10 minutes, and what routine tests your veterinarian can perform to detect it.Types of ticks and where they are found:Lone star tickIt’s not just Texas. This tick can be found in many southern and eastern coastal states.American dog tick or wood tickA limited area east of the Rocky Mountains and along the Pacific coast.Rakki YamamokuRocky Mountain states, such as Idaho, Utah, Montana, and Nevada.Western black-legged tickNorthern California is a hotspot for these ticks.Brown dog tickIt is found in every state and…
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Choosing food for your cat can seem like a daunting task. There are more cat food brands and styles on the market than ever before. With so many brands out there, it can seem almost impossible to pick the best one for your cat. What to look out for in cat food? How do you know you’re making healthy choices? Some healthy ingredients to look for: Protein sources other than meat Ingredients that are low in starch Ingredient recommended by the American Association of Feed Control Officials (AAFCO). Basic Nutritional Needs of Cats Cats are considered obligate carnivores. This means…
There are 6 kinds of dogs that everyone is most prejudiced against, and their innate personality and behavior can not only destroy your personality, but also destroy your warm little home… Look at the editor said so evil, let’s take a look at which dogs are the “mask killers” sent by the devil. 1. Shiba InuWhat impressed us most about Shiba Inu was the “Hachiko Inu” and the memes that flooded the Internet world, but you know what? Shiba Inu’s personality is very stubborn, as long as it wants to do something must not stop its determination, just like how to…
Raising a happy, sociable puppy takes time and effort. These four puppy training principles will kick-start the process!First, in terms of training, let’s separate fact from fiction. Myth and realityMyth: Puppies are cute furry balls that magically follow you, quietly occupy themselves while you’re working from home, and automatically know when to sit and stay outside in public.Reality: Puppies are small birds of prey capable of great destruction, noisy opinions, and reactive leash behavior in front of other people or dogs.Fortunately, the reality phase of puppies is temporary.With expert guidance and ongoing home training, small birds of prey puppies can be…
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Our pets depend on us for everything, and their health and well-being are in our hands. We all love our best friends, but excess body fat is a major risk factor for various dog diseases.Even the most dedicated pet parents can struggle to help their dogs maintain a healthy weight. According to recent studies, more than half of dogs in the United States weigh more than their ideal weight.The challenge starts with determining your dog’s ideal weight, weighing it regularly, and choosing between numerous pet food brands – all promising the best diet.In addition, the exact relationship between nutrition, weight,…
Sneezing is quite common in cats, but in most cases, cats are because of discomfort only one hit is over, and sneezing all the time is a warning to the health of cats, to prevent the disease from worsening in time. What are the causes of sneezing in cats? If a cat’s nose is infected with rhinitis, or if the nose accidentally enters a relatively small foreign body, it will cause the cat to sneeze continuously. When cats are infected with viral rhinotracheitis, they also sneeze frequently.If you can’t find the reason for the cat sneezing and they keep doing so,…
Summer days can get long, which means our dogs spend more time in direct sunlight this time of year. Sometimes we forget that our pups get sunburned, just like we do, which can lead to skin damage, secondary infections, and skin cancer.Just like sunscreen helps protect us, it can help reduce your dog’s risk of burns and skin cancer. A fur coat is not always enough to protect against the sun’s harmful rays.There are many ways to help your dog reduce the risk of sunburn in the summer, including keeping them indoors when the sun is at its highest, sticking…
It is said that dogs are very intelligent and agile creatures, but there are highs and lows, and the IQ of dogs must also have a ranking. Today Xiaobian will take you to take stock of some of the world’s ten kinds of dogs what breeds are there! There is no standard ranking and specification for the dog’s intelligence and clumsiness, we can only judge the dog’s IQ through the dog’s simple learning ability experiment, which is not necessarily accurate, but it can be seen that the dog’s learning ability and some daily behaviors are performed. The following is the…
Have you ever seen your dog eating on the grass and thought, “I think I got a cow wrong,” followed by the question, “Should they do this?” ”Some people may have told you that dogs eating grass can relieve an upset stomach. But rest assured, you do actually have a dog, and there is no known link between eating grass and an upset stomach. You’re not the only one watching your dog eat the lawn, either. Studies show that 68% of dogs eat grass regularly, and 8 in 10 pet parents report that their dogs eat leaves.When (real) cows graze,…