The common treatments for dog allergies include steroids, which are quite popular....
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Kneading and hunting are absolutely normal behaviors because first of all cats are carnivores....
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The life cycle for fleas goes from mama flea to eggs, larva, pupa, and adult flea. This process takes about a week.
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Yes, there are holistic options for dog allergies....
How do I assess whether a change in my cat’s behavior means they’re sick? - Hoof & Paw Animal Clinic
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A change in your cat's behavior can oftentimes indicate something is amiss....
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The life cycle for ticks goes from adult to egg, larva, nymph, and new adult.
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One of the most important things to consider is eliminating dyes and perfumes from your home environment....
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Play with your kitten before bed to help expend some energy, as kittens are nocturnal animals....
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Yes, providing a scratch post or other scratching toys from an early age can help prevent them from scratching furniture in the future.
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Aggression in kittens is usually just play and predator behavior, which manifests as biting and scratching, although they’re not trying to be mean ...
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Playing with your kitten, feeding them, and being close during naps can help create a bond, as kittens’ behaviors are centered around their need to...
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A lot. Kittens are very active and playful but do not know how much their teeth and nails can hurt....
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Avoid using your hands or feet when playing with them to prevent them from associating your hands and feet with toys and provide appropriate toys l...
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Andy is our Veterinary Technician. He cut his teeth in veterinary medicine at this very clinic when he was 12 years old in 2000....
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First and foremost, fleas are insects, while ticks are arachnids, so ticks are cousins to spiders....
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There could be multiple reasons, such as not understanding the litter box, which can be handled by putting them inside the litter box and manually ...
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No, punishing your kitten can create a negative association with you, which is especially undesirable when your kitten grows older and learns who s...
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Yes, it is highly recommended to administer all vaccines for kittens, even if they are going to be indoor cats....
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Vaccines from other sources may not be as effective in stimulating the proper immunologic response that vaccines from a veterinary clinic would pro...
What are non-core vaccines for kittens, and why does my kitten need them? - Ridgetowne Animal Clinic
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For kittens, all vaccines are considered core vaccines....