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Can My Pet Get Swine Flu?

By Michelle | November 23rd, 2009
Dr. Louise Mur­ray, direc­tor of med­i­cine at the A.S.P.C.A. Bergh Memo­r­ial Ani­mal Hos­pi­tal in New York City, responds: On Nov. 2, test results con­firmed that H1N1 influenza, also known as the swine flu, had been trans­mit­ted to a house­hold cat in Iowa by human fam­ily mem­bers ill with the virus. Two mem­bers of the fam­ily [...]
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What Are Omega Fatty Acids?

By admin | September 21st, 2009
Omega fatty acids are in a class of dietary fats that have highly significant effects on the individual consuming them. They are composed primarily of carbon and hydrogen with a small amount of oxygen. Fatty acid requirements of felines are slightly different from the canine’s but both depend upon high quality fat sources in their diets.
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How Can I Stop My Dog From Drooling So Much?

By admin | September 21st, 2009
Though it may not be the most attractive thing your dog does, a little drooling is perfectly healthy and there's no need to stop it. Dogs drool for a lot of reasons, including nervousness, excitement, and the anticipation of mealtime.
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Can Dogs and Cats See Colors?

By admin | September 21st, 2009
Dogs and cats have rods and cones in their retinas but in a different proportion than in the human retina. Although they can differentiate colors, what they see is likely a more muted version of what we see.
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