When does my puppy/kitten need to start its shots?
How old does my pet have to be to be fixed?
Can a dog be spayed/neutered at any age or is there an age
limit?
How long are dogs/cats pregnant?
When will my dog come into heat? How often do they come
into heat?
My dog likes cat food better than dog food. Is it OK to
feed him cat food?
My pet is itching and I can't find any fleas. Why is he
itching?
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Dogs and cats can be allergic to things other than fleas.
They can have food allergies and inhaled allergies ( to pollens, grass,
mold, mildew). All of which can make your pet itch.
When can my puppy or kitten gets its rabies shot?
At what age can you wean a puppy or kitten?
At what age do puppies and kittens open their eyes?
At what age do you switch your pet from puppy/kitten food to
adult food?
Should I feed my pet just dry, just canned, or a mixture of both
foods?
Why is my pet scooting its butt on the ground?
Why is my dog shaking its head? I've been using ear mite
medicine but it's not helping.
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Shaking the head is a common sign seen with ear infections.
Although ear mites occur frequently in cats, they are uncommon in dogs.
Dogs usually have an infection caused by either yeast, bacteria, or a
mixture of the two in their ears.
Why is my female cat acting crazy, squalling, wanting to be
petted and then grumpy?
What should I do with my cat that is not using the litter box?
Could he/she be mad at me?
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The first thing to do is to rule out any medical problems
that may be causing the issue. Urinary tract infections, bladder
stones and intestinal parasites can cause elimination problems. While
cats can have behavioral problems that can cause litter box issues, they do
not go outside the litter box to be mean or spiteful.
My pet never goes outside. Why
should it be vaccinated?
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People can carry diseases to their pets on their hands,
clothing, and shoes. Also, rabies vaccination is required by law for
all cats and dogs.
Why is my pet's ear flap swollen and hard?
Why does my pet have bad breath?
Is it better to let my female dog go
through a heat cycle or have a litter before she is spayed?
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No, there is no medical benefit of letting her go through a
heat cycle or having a litter before she is spayed. In fact, a dog's
estrus cycle dramatically increases her chances of getting breast cancer in
the future.
I put flea drops on my pet and it still
has fleas. Are the drops not working?
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The drops acquired from your veterinarian are working just
fine if applied correctly. They do not prevent fleas from
jumping on your pet and do not kill the fleas instantly. As the fleas
jump on your pet from the environment, they will die after a minimum time on
the dog/cat. The fleas that you see on the pet are just the tip of the
iceberg of what's in the environment. Also, dogs and cats going
outside will pick up fleas that should be killed by the drops. If the
house environment is infected with fleas, it will take a minimum of 3
months of regular preventative use to get rid of that population.
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