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Neutralizar un perrito masculino puede ser práctica común, pero sigue siendo cirugía seria y lleva riesgos y ventajas. Pesarlos darán lugar cuidadosamente a la mejor decisión para usted y su animal doméstico.

El neutralizar (el spaying es el procedimiento para las hembras) es un procedimiento quirúrgico que quita los testículos. Ese acto tiene un número de consecuencias.

El neutralizar, por supuesto, quita la capacidad del varón de producir la esperma que hace el acoplamiento acertado imposible. Al mismo tiempo, sin embargo, él hace a cuerpo reducir la testosterona y otras hormonas que motivan comportamiento de acoplamiento. Los varones no consiguen despertados, y el comportamiento estándar se baja o se elimina en conjunto.

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por el T. J. Dunn, Jr. DVM

Descubra cómo las necesidades alimenticias de un gato son diferentes de un perro

Nuestro planeta de vida-soporte maravilloso es casero a un espectro notable diverso y complejo de organismos vivos. Y aunque todas las cosas vivas comparten algunos rasgos comunes y funciones bioquímicas similares del camino y celulares, hay muchas diferencias notables que hacen que cada criatura está parada hacia fuera de la muchedumbre. Tan incluso con el hilo de rosca del sameness que ensambla formas, diversidad y diferencia de vida de todos los planetas las' nos hace las ayudantes veterinarias dedicadas toma hacen que felino cuidado un priority.note de la unicidad de cada criatura. Ése es quizá porqué el gato es housepet preferido de América. . ¡.cats son diferentes!

Este feline cuatro-legged extraordinario tiene, para todo el tiempo registrado, maravilla y sorpresa evocada, superstición y afecto, damnation y deification. From pharaohs to philosophers to paupers, the companionship of and affection for cats has been a result of the cat’s unique ability to make us humans gaze in awe and admiration.

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One of the most potentially serious conditions a German Shepherd can suffer from is something called Bloat. In scientific terms, it’s more commonly referred to as GDV, or Gastric Dilatation Volvulus. The stomach becomes bloated with air or fluid, often accompanied by a twist (volvulus), as it rotates around the esophagus and the duodenum.

The condition is painful, unhealthy and potentially life-threatening. Why it occurs isn’t completely understood, but the condition and treatment are well known, provided it can be caught in time.

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Many people get a rabbit for a pet, thinking they can just put it in a cage. They take it out on the rare occasions they feel like it. But that isn’t very beneficial for the rabbit and provides the pet owner with more problems in the long run. Rabbits are not mechanical toys. They require care.

One area where owners will often short that care is in seeking the services of an experienced veterinarian, one with a knowledge of rabbits. Many vets are excellent with dogs and cats but have few opportunities to treat rabbits, so their skills are limited. Many owners will throw up their hands and simply let the rabbit die when it’s ill then get another. A regrettable situation.

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Like much else today, whether to give your dog vaccinations is a matter of some controversy. Getting objective information is difficult because there are so many advocates on both sides of the question. Some even sound reasonable. Those who might be concerned about the issue will want to do their own research to get as clear a view as possible.

What is indisputable is that prior to the development of vaccines, many breeds died of infectious diseases. After their development and widespread use, deaths due to viruses were reduced.

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Animal Poison Prevention: 5 Tips to Keep Your Pet Safe

* From the YouTube description …

Many pets come into contact with household poisons in their owners’ kitchens, bathrooms and garages , and their owners aren’t aware of the dangers. Pet Poison Prevention week is March 17 - 23. In this video, Dr. Lee Woods of Boulder’s Broadway Animal Hospital discusses common poisons, five tips to keep your pet safe, and where you can get a room-by-room poison inspection list to safety-proof your home.

17 Common Poisonous Plants

* From ASPCA site ..read this article!
* From The YouTube Description ..

What flora should be forbidden in your home, pet parents? Dr. Steven Hansen, veterinary toxicologist & ASPCA Senior Vice President, shows you examples of the most common potentially dangerous plants.

Puppy Health Care Information - Written By Veterinarians

By Dr. T. J. Dunn, Jr. DVM

Puppy vaccinations, diseases and health care are important topics for any new puppy owner. There’s lots to learn so let’s get started!

GETTING A NEW PUPPY

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Rabbits reach sexual maturity at about age six months. It varies somewhat by breed. Spaying is the surgical procedure carried out on females in which their mature organs are removed, neutering involves removing the testes of the male but not the penis - neutering is not the same as full castration.

There are pros and cons to the procedure for either sex.

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Moving to a new home can be stressful for a bird, especially if the bird is a handfed baby. Luckily, if you spend some time setting everything up properly, it isn’t too hard to help your bird make the adjustment to a new home.

The first thing you should do for your new bird is to place his cage in an area that does not have too much traffic and confusion. However, although you don’t want him to feel like he is in the middle of everything, you also don’t want to put him in an unused room where he will be neglected. Pick a spot where he can interact with you, but won’t be constantly startled by loud noises and sudden movements.

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Periodic Newsletter from The IAMS Company:
From: “Eukanuba SeniorCat”
To: hart (at) petlvr.com
Subject: Eukanuba BREEDSmart: Dangers of Obesity

From the Expert - The Dangers of Feline Obesity

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