Wondering why your pet is scratching? A skin condition may be to blame.
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You’ve heard of a pocket watch, but what about a pocket pet? That’s right, a pocket pet is a small, furry little pet that can fit straight in your pocket! The pets that fall into this category are animals like rats, hamsters, hedgehogs, gerbils, and their slighter larger counterparts such as chinchillas, or guinea pigs. While these pets may not require daily walks or get excited about belly rubs, they’re still fun and unique animals.
Before you decide to go out and purchase a pocket pet, it’s important that you know what type of living arrangement it needs, what it eats, if it needs exercise, and what type of veterinary care may be necessary. Each of the tiny pets listed above should be cared for just as traditional pets. To learn more about each of these pocket pets, read the articles below.
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Common Pet Skin Issues and How to Treat Them
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Keeping Your Pets Safe During Flea and Tick Season
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Pawty with Your Pet - National Dog Party Day
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What To Know About Bathing and Grooming Your Dog
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Managing Your Pet’s Anxiety
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April is National Heartworm Awareness Month
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Preparing for Kitten Season - Spay and Neuter Your Pets and Keep Them Safe and Indoors
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How To Avoid A Pet Poisoning
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Your New Year's Diet Could Be Deadly To Your Pet - Xylitol Toxicity In Dogs
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Preparing For Pet Dental Month
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What to Do If Your Pet is Stung
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Don't get us wrong, we love the bees! But we don't love when our pets get stung. Follow our tips to treat and prevent bee stings on your furry best friend.
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Why the Controversy About Pet Vaccinations?
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As with anything, pet vaccinations can be too much of a good thing. Similar to parents who are learning more about vaccinations for children, veterinarians and pet owners alike are beginning to question some of the standard wisdom when it comes to protecting pets. There are certain fatal diseases against
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Introducing a New Pet to Your Current Ones
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Are you considering adding another furry companion to your family? If so, have you thought about how your new pet will interact with your current ones? Introducing a new pet into the family is always exciting, but it’s important to make sure that the pets you already have are prepared for the new addition.
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Is Your Cat's Personality Influenced by Coat Color?
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Is a Cat Enclosure Right for Your Cat?
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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
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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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