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• Coat and Skin Appearance in the Healthy Cat

  Your cat's skin and coat condition are good indicators of her health. A healthy coat should be shiny and smooth, not brittle or coarse, and healthy skin should be supple and clear, not greasy, flaky, or bumpy. Selective breeding has led to the development of cats with various coat characteristics requiring varying grooming needs. To maintain healthy skin and coat, your cat also requires a properly balanced diet.

• Coat and Skin Appearance in the Healthy Dog

  The general condition of your dog's skin and coat are good indicators of his health. A healthy coat should be shiny and smooth, not brittle or coarse, and healthy skin should be supple and clear, not greasy, flaky, or bumpy. Selective breeding has led to the development of dogs with various coat characteristics requiring varying grooming needs. Nutrition also plays an important role in skin and coat maintenance.

• Cojeras - Perros

  Lameness in Dogs

  Si un perro no puede moverse de forma normal se dice que está cojo. Las causas de cojera más habituales son el dolor en una articulación o en sus estructuras de soporte o bien la inestabilidad de una articulación.

• Colic in Horses

  The term colic simply means abdominal pain. There are many causes of colic and symptoms range from very mild to violent.

• Collar and Harness Options for Dogs

  Choosing the right collar or harness for a dog requires understanding how each device works and what is best for the dog and the owner. Correct selection, fit, and use are crucial for any training tool's success.

• Collar Isabelinos - Perros

  Elizabethan Collars in Dogs

  Los collares isabelinos se utilizan para prevenir interferencias con cualquier vendaje o herida. Es normal que los perros se laman las heridas, pero esta práctica puede retrasar mucho la cicatrización y provocar infecciones. Por eso es importante que se deje puesto el collar, en especial cuando el perro está sólo.

• Common Problems in Aquatic Turtles

  There are several problems that can occur in aquatic turtles. This handout discusses the most noted problems: calculi, tissue prolapses, irregular shell growth, shell fractures or trauma, algae on the shell, skin and shell sloughing, Salmonella infection that can be passed to humans, dystocia, and hibernation.

• Common Problems in Pet Snakes

  Snakes have several unique problems and understanding these problems will allow you to better care for your pet and minimize future health care problems and concerns. This article outlines some of the most common problems.

• Cómo Hacer Feliz a un Gato Casero - Gatos

  Cat Behavior and Training: Enrichment for Indoor Cats

  Cuando se decide tener un gato casero, lo más importante es saber qué estímulos proporcionarle para satisfacer sus necesidades de comportamiento.

• Constipation in Dogs

  Constipation is infrequent or difficult passage of stool or feces and is typically a temporary condition. Though there are many causes of constipation in dogs, most cases are caused by ingestion of irritating or indigestible substances. Constipation is usually diagnosed through a physical examination and medical history. A rectal exam to rule out rectal strictures, tumors, foreign bodies, or other abnormalities may be done. Abdominal radiographs, blood tests, and urinalysis are valuable for a full diagnosis and development of a treatment plan. Biopsies may also be recommended if a rectal mass or stricture is suspected. Most cases of constipation are relatively easy to treat through the use of manual removal, enemas, and medications. The prognosis for constipation is determined by the exact cause.