Did you know that your pet can play video games too? Explore the advantages and drawbacks of this new technology.
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Prepare your house for your pet's arrival. A special place should be designated for it to eat, sleep, and eliminate. Obtain any necessary accessories (eg, collar, leash, ID tag, crate, cage, aquarium and dishes) before you bring your pet home. For most pets, you will need to pet-proof your home just as you would child-proof your home to avoid accidents. Harmful cleansers, plants, electrical cords, and breakable objects should be kept out of reach. Open windows should be screened.
Roaming pets are prime candidates for fights with other animals, traffic accidents, and communicable diseases from other animals. Their life span can be expected to be considerably shorter as a result.
Most pets are strictly indoor pets and are perfectly content, as long as they have access to food and fresh water at all times. AVMA strongly recommends that for a healthier, happier pet you consider keeping your pets indoors only. If your pet must go outside, make sure you know where it is at all times, that the pet is old enough to manage on its own, that it is identified in some fashion (microchip ID or breakaway collar and tag), current on vaccinations, and not outdoors in extremely cold, hot, or inclement weather.
If you don't want your pet in certain areas of the house, start training it immediately to avoid those areas. When choosing where your pet will sleep, keep in mind some pets are nocturnal animals and will be active at night. Placing soft bedding materials in secluded corners will help your pet to feel at home.
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Video Games and Your Pet
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Can I Leave My Pet in the Car?
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Not sure if you should leave your pet in the car? The answer to this question is always the same.
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Lost Pets
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Has your pet wriggled their way through the fence or dashed out the front door? When searching for your lost pet, make sure you include these steps in your hunt.
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Should You Leave Your Cat Alone for a Long Weekend?
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So you have a trip planned for the weekend, but what should you do with your cat? Learn how to best care for your cat while you're away.
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Flea and Tick Season
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Want to protect your pet from fleas and ticks? These tips can help.
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Summer Grooming Tips
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Want to keep your pet cool and comfortable this summer? A few changes to your normal grooming routine can help.
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Tips for Traveling With Your Pet
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Do you dread hitting the road with your pet? These tips may make the trip more comfortable and enjoyable for you both.
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Lameness in Horses
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Horse lameness is a condition that occurs when a horse is unable to move normally. While the majority of horse lameness is related to the foot, this condition may be caused by problems in a horse’s bones, muscles, nerves, tendons or ligaments. Repetitive injuries, infection, poor nutrition, tooth problems,
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