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Fastest Gums In The West (Treats For Toothless Dogs And Cats)

I’ve cared for quite a few animals who have no (or few) teeth. Through trial and error, I’ve found a handful of treats that work well for dogs and cats who gum their way through life.

Bonito flakes are the most popular among my toothless cat pals. In pet supply stores, the brand I see . . . → Read More: Fastest Gums In The West (Treats For Toothless Dogs And Cats)

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Tongue Fu: Why Do Dogs & Cats Chew, Suck On, And Eat Strange Things?

Pica (pronounced “PIE-kuh”) is the behavior of eating nonfood materials.

The most common form of pica in cats is wool sucking. The most common form of pica in dogs is coprophagia. In this post I’ll describe strategies for managing the behavior or putting an end to it, as well as theories about some of the . . . → Read More: Tongue Fu: Why Do Dogs & Cats Chew, Suck On, And Eat Strange Things?

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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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