After my pet had a long, drawn-out battle with cancer, I realized that I needed to do a better job with understanding my pet's needs. I wanted to be there for them no matter what, so I started focusing on my other animals. They needed more love, attention, and medical care, so I focused on those things. I started taking them in for regular checkups and working on their physical appearance. I was able to spot a few other potentially catastrophic health conditions with my animals because of my actions. This blog is all about understanding your pet's needs.
Understanding Your Pet's Needs
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What To Do When Your Dog Licks A Toad
31 March 2015
You've heard the stories before about dogs licking toads and then dying shortly after. You may even think that these stories are just myths and don't have any bit of truth to them. Unfortunately, the Cane toad and the Colorado River toad emit a poison as a defense mechanism. If your dog encounters this venom, they can suffer greatly and soon die. Because most people don't know which toad is which, this guide can help you understand the symptoms of toad poisoning and take subsequent steps to save your dog's life.
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Why Your Cat Needs Meat To Survive
30 March 2015
Looking at that fluffy, wide-eyed kitten in the cat shelter, you wouldn't think that behind those innocent looks is a carnivorous predator. Being not-too-distant cousins of tigers and leopards, that kitten needs a diet of animal protein to survive, just like the big cats. Here is why the life of that kitten depends on the right proteins and amino acids that it can only get from eating meat. Evolution Creates a Dietary Dependency