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Are there any health concerns for Birman cats

WEBThis is a disease of the heart that basically thickens the heart muscles and can lead to a number of health related issues and early death. There is some research …

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Why do some dogs have more plaque than others

WEBAlso, if your dog has any other oral problems (crooked or missing teeth or the like), this could create the opportunity for more plaque to build up. Or simply if the dog is …

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Can I get sick from my cats sharing my food or drink

WEB19. The short answer is yes. The longer answer is that while, for the most part, there aren't many zoonotic diseases that can transfer from cats to humans, there are some …

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Can my dog get sick from my human illness

WEBThe specific type of disease that transmits from humans to animals and the other way around is called a Zoonotic Disease. According to PetMD: The potential for zoonosis depends on a variety of factors, including climate, geography, population density, sanitary conditions (or lack thereof), grooming habits, and other factors.

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How dangerous is for a female cat to never be spayed

WEBSo this can be an unwanted side effect of not spaying. – Aravona. Oct 24, 2015 at 16:32. @Aravona, thanks for the welcoming me to the site. it's a house cat and I …

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Is it ok to pick my adult cat up by the scruff of the neck

WEBAdditionally, an adult cat is heavier than a kitten, so there are health risks associated with being held by essentially just a handful of skin, including damage to internal organs, muscles, or other soft tissue. Source: You should not pick up a cat over a few months of age by the scruff of the neck.

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How is a dog's health affected if he's (almost) never bathed

WEBBoth have almost perfect fur - typically groomed once a week by us - and don't smell or anything. In fact, too much bathing can be an even bigger issue, since it …

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What can I do about the black dots on my cat's chin

WEBI got a new cat a couple weeks ago. She came from a shelter with a clean bill of health. Over the past few days, I've noticed that she's been developing some black spots on her chin that look a bit like acne. What's causing the spots?

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What should I check for my old cat

WEBSo bloodwork is the most important to get done and it is where you get the most information about your cat for the money. Urine and stool samples should be done. …

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Should I worry about a kitten who is the result of inbreeding

WEB5. Inbreeding. Inbreeding can be a problem, but in this case it probably isn't because it's only one time. (that you know of) And non-breed cats have overall less …

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How can I know how healthy my turtle's shell is

WEBSigns of metabolic bone disease include an unusually soft shell, and weight loss. If the turtle has an appropriate combination of enough calcium and vitamin D in its …

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Are there any behavioral or health issues related to docked dogs

WEB4. Yes there are problems related to tail docking dogs, as is shown in the docking wiki. When I studied animal husbandry and anatomy of the dog, whilst studying Veterinary …

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What role does algae play in healthy pond life

WEBAlgae really performs an essential and imperative part, much the same as some other plant in your pond - that is to assimilate nitrates, which is what's left in the water after your pond's useful microorganisms are done corrupting fish and plant waste. Nitrates are incredible plant manures, however left unchecked, can be hurtful to amphibian life.

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Can wet food cause gingivitis to cats

WEB7. In my experience a cat fed solely on wet food is more likely to have gingivitis issues than one fed a mix of dry and wet food, or solely dry food (which brings increased risks of dehydration). In the wild, cats eat most of their prey and the chewing on bones helps to scrape tartar from their teeth (as does the fur/feathers/skin).

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How does a cat's personality change by having kittens

WEB19. I'm pretty sure that having kittens (and nursing them, etc) changes a female cat both physically and mentally. Exactly how it changes the cat is not quite clear to me. To me a …

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Should I be worried that my cat is making a huffing noise

WEB9. I have a six year old diabetic Devon Rex cat. Yesterday she was sleeping on the chair next to me. Suddenly she lifted her head and started making a strange …

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Are there health consequences if I don't spay my cat

WEBStack Exchange Network. Stack Exchange network consists of 183 Q&A communities including Stack Overflow, the largest, most trusted online community for developers to …

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