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Life’s An Itch (Part 5)

The trip to the veterinary dermatologist to get more help with our itchy problem was AWESOME! The Dr. Mundrell is friendly, warm, respectful, loving, diligent, etc! He was very understanding of Andy’s mistrust of men.

I’m glad we went, even tho it was a long wait, long drive, big bill (although not as big as . . . → Read More: Life’s An Itch (Part 5)

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Life’s An Itch (Part 4)

Well… I guess it’s about time for another update on our itchy skin problem.

The skin problem continues, but it’s a little different now than before.

Emma seems completely over whatever was ailing her.

Rumi and Andy are still itchy, but still not as frenetic about attacking the itches. They both are licking themselves more . . . → Read More: Life’s An Itch (Part 4)

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Raising The Steaks (and kibble) Can Reduce Vomiting

Several times a month I share this tip with people, so it seems like one I should write down and distribute more widely, like on my blog.

If you know a cat or dog who frequently vomits clumps of freshly eaten, undigested food it could be that raising their food dishes off the floor will . . . → Read More: Raising The Steaks (and kibble) Can Reduce Vomiting

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The FURminator: Judgement Day For Matted Fur & Hairballs

Typical results of a FURmination if you only use it once a month or so. No kidding!

I was recently telling yet another person about the best dog/cat grooming brush EVER: The FURminator. To see videos of the FURminator in action, check out the company’s YouTube channel.

Since I’ve been using it at home, . . . → Read More: The FURminator: Judgement Day For Matted Fur & Hairballs

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Shock and Gnaw: Common Plants That Are Toxic To Cats and Dogs

Many common houseplants are toxic to dogs and cats. And calling something “toxic” might mean any number of things because figuring out plant toxicity is more complex than first meets the eye. For example:

Babys breath and company

Some plants are just irritants, some are dangerous, some are extremely dangerous, and eating a few . . . → Read More: Shock and Gnaw: Common Plants That Are Toxic To Cats and Dogs

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