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E-cigarettes are battery-operated devices used to create and inhale an aerosol composed of nicotine, flavorings, and other chemicals. If a companion animal ingests an e-liquid, signs of nicotine poisoning occur rapidly. The nicotine associated with e-cigarettes, even without tobacco, poses a serious health threat to dogs and cats.
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Ultrasound Examination in Dogs
La ecografía es una técnica de diagnóstico por imagen que permite visualizar estructuras profundas del cuerpo mediante el registro de ecos procedentes de ondas ultrasónicas dirigidas hacia los tejidos. A diferencia de los rayos X, que son potencialmente peligrosos, las ondas ecográficas se consideran completamente inocuas.
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False Pregnancy or Pseudopregnancy in Dogs
Falsa preñez, embarazo psicológico, o pseudogestación pueden definirse como una demostración de comportamiento maternal acompañada de signos físicos de gestación tras el estro (celo) en una perra no gestante que puede o no haber sido cubierta.
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Foxhounds have been bred for centuries to live as a pack in the kennel, with few living as house dogs. But if you raise one in the home, you're in for a pleasant surprise. They are easy-going, calm, and gentle; good with children, other dogs, and other pets.
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The English Setter is said to be one of the sweetest-tempered, most well-mannered dogs to grace the planet. For those who seek an exemplary canine companion rather than a precise champion in the obedience ring, this dog is a winner.
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Merry, bright, and animated, but also docile, sweet, and calm, English Toy Spaniels make excellent lap dogs and indoor family pets, especially for seniors and families with someone home most of the day.
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Entles are more of a lifestyle than a pet – they want to be with their primary human as much as possible and they want you to play.
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Contenido en español actualizado.
Translated from the original English article Spaying in Cats -
Contenido en español actualizado.
Translated from the original English article Spaying in Dogs -
Female cats have their first estrous (reproductive or heat) cycle when they reach puberty (sexual maturity). Each cycle consists of several stages; the stage called estrus refers to when the female can become pregnant. This handout explains the cycle stages and signs.