Unlike dogs which are omnivores (designed to eat a combination of animal and plant foods), cats are carnivores, meaning that they need nutrients found only in animal meat. Cats evolved as hunters that consume prey containing high amounts of protein, moderate amounts of fat, and...
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I would like to introduce you to Chloe, a 12 year old Pomeranian with the spirit of a true fighter. When we met Chloe, she was an ICU patient at MedVet Cleveland West with a severe collapsing trachea. She was unable to breath without supplemental...
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The cold weather months can challenging when it comes to keeping your dog physically and mentally active, but all is not lost. There are still ways to get exercise in despite the rising snow and falling temperatures. Before you head outdoors, its a good idea to...
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One of the single most important things that pet owners can do to help ensure the long term health of their pets is to feed them high quality/well balanced food. Like with humans, proper nutrition has a direct effect on both the quantity and quality...
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In the same way that the "eyes are the windows to the soul," your dog's poop can be a window into his health. Exterminating stool is an important step in the overall evaluation of a dog's health and well being. The general evaluation of stool is determining the...
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No one knows exactly why some dogs develop separation anxiety and some don't. It is estimated that nearly 14% of dogs suffer from separation anxiety which is an inability of the pet to find comfort when separated from family members. Dogs with this condition tend to become...
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As you may know dogs do not sweat, and because of this, it is important to recognize the signs of heatstroke. Heatstroke can result is serious medical complications in dogs, including the possibility of death. Below is a list of signs that may indicate a...
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Having knowledge of basic first aid procedures for pets can, in some instances, be the difference between life and death for our furry loved ones. We here at Squad FiftyOne encourage all pet owners and/or caretakers to enroll in first aid & CPR training classes....
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