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Animal Hospital of Hallandale

Animal Hospital of Hallandale

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  • Could Those Sniffles Be a Symptom of the Feline Flu?
    Category: Newsletter Library, Cats

    Can you spot the signs of feline flu?

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  • 9 Reasons Your Cat May Be Losing Weight
    Category: Newsletter Library, Cats

    Does your cat look thinner than usual? One of these nine reasons may explain why your cat is losing weight.

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  • How to Help Your New Cat Feel Welcomed in Your Home
    Category: Newsletter Library, Cats

    Adopting a cat or kitten? Here's what you can do to help your cat adjust to its new home.

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  • Glaucoma in Cats
    Category: Newsletter Library, Cats

    Do you know the signs of glaucoma in cats?

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  • Preventing Obesity in Cats
    Category: Newsletter Library, Cats

    Even one extra pound could affect your pet's health. Find out how you can keep your cat slim and trim.

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  • Managing Your Cat's Night-Time Activity
    Category: Newsletter Library, Cats

    Does your cat enjoy midnight sprints through your home? These tips can help curb the behavior.

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  • Preparing for Kitten Season - Spay and Neuter Your Pets and Keep Them Safe and Indoors
    Category: Newsletter Library, Cats

    Kitten season will soon be here. Are you ready?

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  • Is Your Cat's Personality Influenced by Coat Color?
    Category: Newsletter Library, Behavior & Training, Newsletter Library, Cats

    Are orange cats friendlier than black ones? Coat color may play a role in personality.

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  • Is a Cat Enclosure Right for Your Cat?
    Category: Newsletter Library, Cats

    A cat enclosure offers the perfect way for your favorite feline to enjoy a little outdoor time without being subjected to the dangers of the real world. Before you make the decision about adding an enclosure to your property, consider these facts. Free Access to the Outdoors Can Decrease a Cat's Lifespan Free

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  • Diabetes in Cats: Prevention and Treatment
    Category: Newsletter Library, Cats

    Diabetes in cats, also known as feline diabetes mellitus, is an increasingly common disease affecting 1 out of every 400 cats. Obesity is the leading risk factor for diabetes. "Overweight or obese cats are two to four times more likely to develop diabetes than cats with a healthy body weight," says board-certified

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  • Declawing Alternatives for Cats
    Category: Newsletter Library, Cats

    Cat declawing is possibly one of the most controversial of all animal surgeries. Cats scratch to mark territory and to keep their claws in top condition, but the scratching behavior can challenge the bond between a cat and his owner. Felines, especially young cats, often play rough and scratch their

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  • Do Cats Really Love Milk?
    Category: Newsletter Library, Cats

    Cats, unlike dogs, are true carnivores which means they thrive on meat only diets and require no vegetable, grain, or dairy supplementation. Cows milk is not recommended for cats because it can be too rich for their digestive systems. This is because most cats can't digest milk properly because it contains

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  • 6 Rules to Improve Your Cat's Diet
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    Do Not Overfeed "Obesity is the most common nutritional disease seen in cats," says Joe Bartges, DVM, PhD at the University of Tennessee's College of Veterinary Medicine. It is a common bad habit for cat owners to feed their cats too much. Cats only need 24 to 35 calories per pound of body weight each

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  • All About Hairballs
    Category: Newsletter Library, Cats

    Does your favorite feline leave you hairballs as gifts? If so, you’re not alone. Although we love cats for being meticulous groomers, it’s safe to say we don’t like finding hairy presents around the house. Let’s explore what causes hairballs and how to prevent them. What Causes a Hairball? Hairballs

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  • Does Your Cat Need Vaccines?
    Category: Newsletter Library, Cats

    In a word, yes. “No other medical development has been as successful as vaccination in controlling deadly diseases in companion animals,” says feline veterinarian Dr. Arnold Plotnick. The Exception Dr. Plotnick and other veterinarians acknowledge that, rarely, vaccinations in cats have been linked

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  • Understanding Renal Failure in Cats
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    Acute renal failure and chronic renal failure are two health problems that commonly affect cats. Acute renal failure can affect cats at any age; emergency care is essential to treating this condition and saving a cat’s life. Chronic renal failure typically occurs in senior cats. According to the American

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  • Cat-Safe House Plants

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  • The Next Step

    The grieving process includes accepting the reality of your loss, accepting that the loss and accompanying feelings are painful, and adjusting to your new life that no longer includes your pet. How do I tell my family? Family members usually are already aware of a pet's problems. However, you should ...

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  • Battling Canine Cancer

    Every day, Cindy Fleischner lines up her crew of cuddly canines for breakfast. As the four other dogs eat, Cindy pulls Katy, her 12 year old Shepherd mix aside for a peanut butter treat. Katy is battling lymphoma and this treat hides her daily dose of chemotherapy drugs. Katy is not alone in this war. ...

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  • Gastroenteritis in Pets

    Lengthy bouts of vomiting and diarrhea can be a sign that your pet has gastroenteritis, a common condition that occurs when the lining of the stomach and intestines becomes irritated. Since frequent diarrhea and vomiting can lead to dehydration, a visit to the veterinarian is a good idea if you notice ...

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  • Training Tips for Your Pets

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  • World Rabies Day

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  • Why A Vet Is Your Best Defense During A Zombie Apocalypse

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  • 8 Common Reasons Why Your Dog is Snoring

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  • Becoming a Service Dog: Training and Temperament Are Key Factors

    Service dogs help thousands of disabled Americans become more independent. The first service dogs guided visually impaired people, but today, the dogs assist people who have a variety of disabilities, ranging from hearing loss to seizures to cerebral palsy. Before a dog can become a service animal, it ...

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