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Early age or prepuberal altering (EAA) refers to the neutering of cats between six and sixteen weeks of age and is now more commonly practiced as veterinarians gain experience with pediatric anesthesia and surgery. The traditional neutering age is at about six months. Read more...
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Hyperthyroidism (also called thyrotoxicosis) is one of the most common diseases of the middle-aged and older cat. It is a multi-system disorder caused by an increase in the amount of thyroid hormones (called T3 and T4) produced by an enlarged thyroid gland. Read more...
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Rodent bedding should not only be kept clean and changed at very frequent intervals, it should be appropriate for the species concerned. This discussion intends to give an overview of the most appropriate bedding to use for rodents, and explains why the use of pine and cedar woods should be discouraged. Read more...
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Guinea pigs, as with most animals, need exercise to stay fit and healthy. Having a big area to explore and bullet around in also keeps our furry friends stimulated and entertained, which is equally as important. Read more...
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When your full-grown cat cuddles on you lap, kneading you with his paws and purring like a jet engine, he appears to be reenacting a nursing behavior from his kitten days. Unfortunately, this close "familial" bond may lead to problems if you add a new member to your human family. Read more...
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The green (or common) iguana (Iguana iguana) is an arboreal (tree-living) and diurnal (daylight active) lizard usually found at elevations below 3,000 feet in tropical and subtropical regions from northern Mexico to central South America. It is most often found in the vicinity of rivers and streams. Read more...
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Equine recurrent uveitis, sometimes known as moon blindness, is a disease of the horse's eye that can be caused by many different things - bacteria, virus, parasites, or trauma. If not treated aggressively from the onset, there is less chance of saving sight in one or both eyes. Read more...
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I cannot tell you how many times people have said to me that their dog thinks it is human and I always give the same answer "No it doesn't it probably thinks you're a dog". Though not strictly true, it serves to emphasise that dogs are not little human beings in fur coats. Read more...
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