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Must-have Grooming Supplies for Your Pet Grooming Salon

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 Opening your own business, especially one that you've worked on so hard for so long can be very exciting. If your plan is to start a pet grooming business, you're on the right track. This is a service that people will always need for their pets. After you've found the location, it's time to get the proper tools and supplies. These are items designed specifically for pet grooming and are a must for both beginners and experienced groomers.

Everything You Need to Know About Cat Litters and Trays

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 Cats are wonderful, elegant, a little dangerous and mysterious animals. They're very particular about their hygiene and would "demand" a clean and safe place to use as a toilet. No matter if your cat is staying indoors only, or is free to go to your backyard, you should always have a kitty litter sand. A suitable tray will be of great help to allow the cat to learn where its toilet is, but also will ease the cleaning part for you. If you have just adopted a cat or plan to adopt one, here are several important things you need to know about cat litter. Type of Litter Tray You Should Use The market is abundant with various types of litter trays. The basic ones have no rim or hood and are very common and the most affordable choice. You can find them in small and large sizes and they have other uses such as foot baths or children's pools.  Hooded litter trays are a good choice if you want to prevent your cat from scattering litter all over the place. Also, these litters

Common Medications for Treating Cat’s Health Problems

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 Being a good cat parent means you most likely seek to offer your feline companion the best routine health care to avoid cat health issues. Despite your best efforts, your gorgeous pet friend may begin to exhibit indications of illness. Because cats try to disguise their sickness, keep an eye out for small changes in their behaviour as they may be important indicators of disease that a stranger or even a veterinarian might overlook.  A loss of appetite and decreased activity are common symptoms of sickness. Vomiting and diarrhoea, urinating more (or less) frequently, coughing and sneezing, or a discharge from the eyes, ears, or nose are some of the more specific symptoms. Hair loss or itching spots on the skin or around the ears can also be signs of illness. Stiffness or lameness, such as not being able to put weight on a leg are common symptoms of musculoskeletal problems. A visit to your veterinarian is recommended if your cat exhibits any of these symptoms for more than a day or tw

How to Choose a Healthy Pet Food: Making Good Decisions for Your Best Friend

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If you've ever strolled down the pet's food aisle, you probably have noticed that the choices for food products are endless. Today, more brands are available than ever, and their food packaging is there to convince you to buy the product, even though the reality might be a little different. You are what you eat isn't only a saying for humans, it also applies to your pets. After all, high-quality food is critical to helping your furry friend live a longer and healthier life. So in order to make the process of sorting away a healthy and tasty food brand for your pet a lot easier, it would be better to know a thing or two about the right pet nutrition. What Does the Right Diet for Pets Consist of Picking the right food can make a big difference in your dog's or cat's health and happiness, but it can be a difficult chore to figure out what's ideal for your pet. Clear and bright eyes, a lustrous and dandruff-free coat, plenty of passion for life, and a lack of extra

Congestive Heart failure in Dogs: What Is It and How to Treat It

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 What Is Congestive Heart Failure? Congestive heart failure  (CHF) is a heart condition that affects the heart and the way it pumps blood. In other words, this is a condition where the heart is unable to pump the needed amount of blood to the body. Unfortunately, this condition can cause an increase in pressure and fluid which unfortunately can leak into the lungs and to some other major organs in the body. Once the fluid is accumulated around your dog's lungs, this will prohibit the lungs from working normally, and can prevent the oxygen from moving properly into the bloodstream. Unfortunately, this can cause numerous health issues over time. The two most common causes for this condition are MVI and DCM. MVI or known as mitral valve insufficiency is a leaky mitral valve that is located between the left ventricle and the left atrium, while DCM is dilated cardiomyopathy. The most common signs for this condition are fatigue, fainting, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, inab

Royal Canin Food: Ensure Your Cat Gets the Right Nutrition to Stay Healthy and Happy

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 Royal Canin started its journey in 1968 and ever since it became the most favoured store and brand among pet owners. Since its very beginning, the goal of this company was to give pets the most quality and healthy food that can keep them healthy and strong. Over the years, Royal Canin has evolved a lot and thanks to its range of quality products it expanded first in Europe and then in countries all around the world. Royal Canin was also the first company that designed the first-ever complete food for large breed puppies. By now, Royal Canin has managed to design different types of food designed for dogs and cats which are used in different countries around the world. Speaking of cats here is a list of the most sought-after types of Royal Canin kitten food. Royal Canin Feline Neutered Adult Maintenance Wet Food The first and most important thing you need to know is that this Royal Canin kitten food is a nutritionally balanced food designed for both male and female adult cats. This foo

Tips for Choosing the Right Food for Your Dog

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 When it comes to our little furry friends, there’s no doubt that we all want only the best for them. And what we feed them is no exception at all, since food is one of the main sources of the essential vitamins, minerals and nutrients your dog’s organism needs. But one of the greatest mistakes many dog parents tend to do is feeding their canines with homemade food, which is very wrong. Regardless of the quality of the ingredients you use, not a breed is capable to eat the amount of food that will provide the essential nutrients for proper body function. This is not the case with commercial food, as most of them have the perfect balance of healthy nutrients, compared to the sufficient amount of food every dog should consume.  So, if you decided to start feeding your pooch with healthy and balanced food for dogs, we gathered a list of tips to help you choose the best option. Check if Your Dog is Allergic Same as humans, dogs also tend to be allergic to some ingredients we consume on dai