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Caring for Cats : How to Stop Your Cat From Shedding Hair

Shedding cat hair cannot be stopped completely, but providing a high-quality diet, supplementing with fatty acids and brushing the cat’s hair regularly can help control excessive shedding. Make sure there are no underlying skin problems in a shedding cat with help from a veterinarian in this free video on pet care.

Expert: Dr. James Talbott

Bio: Dr. James R. Talbott is a staff veterinarian at Belle Forest Animal Hospital and Kennel in Nashville, Tenn.
Filmmaker: Dimitri LaBarge

Duration : 0:1:42

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Cat Health & Medical Problems : Cat Health: Itchy Skin

Itchy skin on cats can be caused by a variety of possible conditions including fleas and miliary lesions. Learn more about itchy skin symptoms and treatments in cats with tips from a veterinarian in this free cat health video.

Expert: Tracy Carreiro
Bio: Tracy Carreiro is member of The Faxon Animal Rescue League. The League was founded in 1913 to help overworked and abused draft horses.

Filmmaker: Christian Munoz-Donoso

Duration : 0:1:1

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Cat Health : Signs of Liver Problems in Cats

The signs of liver problems in cats can be quite subtle, but some cats can exhibit a yellowing of the skin and eyes combined with vomiting. Have routine blood tests done to confirm a healthy liver with pet tips and advice from a practicing veterinarian in this free video on cat health.

Expert: Carrie Burhenn
Contact: www.felinemedicalclinic.com
Bio: Dr. Carrie Burhenn is a full-time veterinarian who received her degree in veterinary medicine from Oregon State University in 1990.
Filmmaker: Lisa Fenderson

Duration : 0:1:39

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Dog & Cat Diseases : Feline Asthma Symptoms

Symptoms of feline asthma in cats include heavy breathing, open mouth breathing, coughing or vomiting. Find out why it’s important to get an asthmatic cat checked out by a veterinarian with help from a staff veterinarian in this free video on cat health and pet care.

Expert: Dr. James Talbott
Bio: Dr. James R. Talbott is a staff veterinarian at Belle Forest Animal Hospital and Kennel in Nashville, Tenn.
Filmmaker: Dimitri LaBarge

Duration : 0:1:54

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Dog & Cat Diseases : Puppy Skin Disorders

Puppies have a lot of skin disorders, but there are usually not allergy-based or metabolic. Find out why mange is so common in puppies with help from a staff veterinarian in this free video on dog health and pet care.

Expert: Dr. James Talbott
Bio: Dr. James R. Talbott is a staff veterinarian at Belle Forest Animal Hospital and Kennel in Nashville, Tenn.
Filmmaker: Dimitri LaBarge

Duration : 0:1:42

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Cat Care: Fleas & Parasites : Side Effects of Advantage for Cats

The side effects of Advantage for cats that are most common include small amounts of hair loss, skin irritation and heavy salivation. Identify normal side effects of Advantage with advice from a practicing veterinarian in this free video on pet care.

Expert: James Talbott
Bio: Dr. James R. Talbott is a staff veterinarian at Belle Forest Animal Hospital and Kennel in Nashville, Tenn.
Filmmaker: Dimitri LaBarge

Duration : 0:1:22

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Pet Care : How to Treat a Cat Bite

Cat bites can be very serious for humans and should be treated first with antibacterial soap, and then with professional medical attention. Treat a cat bite with tips from an experienced veterinarian in this free video on pet care.

Expert: Dr. James Talbott
Bio: Dr. James R. Talbott is a staff veterinarian at Belle Forest Animal Hospital and Kennel in Nashville, Tenn.
Filmmaker: Dimitri LaBarge

Duration : 0:1:14

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Cat Care: Fleas & Parasites : Is Advantage Bad for Cats?

Advantage is not bad for cats, as it helps in flea prevention, but side effects can include hair loss, irritation and heavy salivation. Use Advantage on a cat to kill fleas with advice from a practicing veterinarian in this free video on pet care.

Expert: James Talbott
Bio: Dr. James R. Talbott is a staff veterinarian at Belle Forest Animal Hospital and Kennel in Nashville, Tenn.
Filmmaker: Dimitri LaBarge

Duration : 0:1:9

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Dog & Cat Tips : Home Remedies for Dog Skin Allergies

Allergies are very common in dogs, and home remedies for dog allergies include the use of antihistamines, while skin allergies can be treated with shampoo. Use an oatmeal-based shampoo to soothe the skin of a dog that has skin allergies with help from a veterinarian in this free video on dog health.

Expert: James Talbott
Bio: Dr. James R. Talbott is a staff veterinarian at Belle Forest Animal Hospital and Kennel in Nashville, Tenn.
Filmmaker: Dimitri LaBarge

Duration : 0:2:4

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  • Ear Mite Home Remedies
    When is it time for a home remedy ear mites treatment for your pet? Well, if you’ve witnessed him scratching or rubbing his ears, over and over – or noticed a thick, brown, crumbly material that always reappears in the ear canals – no matter how many times you’ve tried to remove it – it’s […]
  • How to Treat Dog Ear Mites
    Dog ear mites are considered to be blood sucking parasites that live within the ear canals of your animal. Ear mites are a major health concern for animals. Not only are these mites a nuisance to your animal, they can also lead to deafness if they are not properly treated. These parasites feed off of […]
  • Dog Collars Galoure
    A new fashion industry is on the rise as you read this and you won’t see it in the big fashion magazines. It is the huge growth market of style made especially for dogs. In the past, dog collars were manufactured to have little to do with how they looked and everything to do with […]
  • Preventing Cat Ear Mites
    The same kind of ear mite that affects dogs is the one that also affects cats. The treatment for ear mites cats get is similar to that for dogs as well. If you notice that cat is scratching around his ears a good bit more than usual, then it may be time for ear mite […]
  • Dog Strollers can Enhance Pet-Owner Relationship
    Many who opt to not have children, or whose kids have already left the house, now include one or more canines as family members. This trend has increased the number of items on the market to extend the amount of time your pup can spend with you, and add to the places you can take […]