Food poisoning could be the reason for your pet's sudden illness.
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Have you ever dreamed of one day owning a farm? Well, owning some livestock can give you the same rewarding feeling. Livestock consists of animals such as cows, pigs, sheep, goats, donkeys, horses, and mules. Whether you want an animal to provide you with fresh eggs in the morning or one to ride through your pasture, livestock animals are your best bet to give you what you are looking for.
Choosing what livestock to raise relies heavily on how much space you have, if they need fencing, how much they eat, state and local property laws, and more. You should also consider what type of veterinary care your livestock will require to avoid the spread of diseases and external parasites. Your veterinarian can recommend the best vaccinations for your livestock so they stay as healthy as possible. Continue to the articles below to learn how you should care for each livestock animal.
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Can Pets Get Food Poisoning?
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Could Your Cat Have a Neurological Disorder?
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How to Make Your Rescue Pet Feel Comfortable in Your Home
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Planning to welcome a new dog? These suggestions will help your rescue pet adjust to a new home.
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Health Problems Common in Large Dogs
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Does Your Pet Have an Abscess?
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The Do’s and Don'ts of Pet Summer Safety
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The Most Common Vaccinations for Your Cat and Dog
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Preparing for Your Kitten’s Developmental Milestones
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Need to hone in on your kitten knowledge? Check out the milestones your new pet will reach during its first year.
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What Is Ataxia in Dogs?
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Caring for Senior Cats
Category: Feline, Living With Your Pet, Providing Care
Thanks to advancements in veterinary care, today’s cats can live well into their teen years. It is not uncommon for cats to live to be 18 or even older. However, in order for cats to live a long full life, they need proactive veterinary care to stay healthy. As cats age, they are at greater risk for
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Feline Stomatitis: Treatments
Category: Feline, Pet Health, Digestive and Oral Health
Cats rarely display their pain, but cats with feline stomatitis are often the exception. If your cat appears to have mouth pain, is reluctant to eat, doesn't want to groom, is drooling, and doesn't want you to open its mouth, it may be suffering from this debilitating, degenerative oral condition, and
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Feline Leukemia Virus: What You Need to Know
Category: Feline, Pet Health, Diseases and Viruses
Feline leukemia (FeLV) is a virus that weakens your cat's immune system. Unfortunately, when the immune system does not function properly, your cat may be more likely to develop other diseases, such as cancer and blood disorders. How Cats Contract Feline Leukemia Cats get feline leukemia from other cats.
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Family Cats and Pregnant Women: Take Measures to Prevent Toxoplasmosis Infection
Category: Feline, Living With Your Pet, Providing Care
Nothing must spoil the joys of becoming a new parent. Not even your pets. But family cats with normal, every day habits can pose a risk to expectant women. Women's immune systems can be disturbed by a parasite carried in fecal matter. If you're the primary caretaker of your family's feline friend it
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Create an Environment Your Cat Will Love
Category: Feline, Living With Your Pet, Bringing Your Pet Home
The Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery confirms that feline emotional wellbeing, behavior and physical health are a result of how comfortable they are in their environment. Understanding how our cats interact with their environment can help us create a space for owners and cats to mutually thrive
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Catnip: Why Cats Love It
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Few things stimulate a cat's pleasure faster than catnip. Exposure to this simple herb can reveal a new side to their feline personality. Many cats will go crazy at the smell of this plant. Catnip has a reputation of being a feline drug and many cat owners wonder if it is safe to give it to their pet.
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Zoonosis
Category: Feline, Pet Health, Diseases and Viruses
Zoonosis refers to diseases that can be transmitted to humans from animals. In particular, they occur when an infected animal passes on bacteria, parasites, fungi or viruses to humans through scratches, saliva, feces and urine. Vectors (e.g., organisms like fleas and ticks) can also carry zoonotic diseases
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