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Bringing home baby chicks is exciting, but young chicks require careful attention to warmth, nutrition, hygiene, and safety. Preparing their environment before they arrive will help keep them healthy and comfortable. This handout outlines some key things to consider for your chicks.
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When your cat is being treated for an illness, it is important that you follow your veterinarian's advice and instructions precisely. This article outlines feeding, how to give medications, and monitoring advice in caring for your sick cat.
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When your dog is being treated for an illness, it is important that you follow your veterinarian's advice and instructions precisely. This article outlines feeding, how to give medications, and monitoring advice in caring for your sick dog.
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Training your cat in advance for travel is ideal. Positive reinforcement training helps build good associations and makes travel safer and easier. Veterinary advice is sometimes needed for cats who become ill or are frightened during crate training or travel.
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Indoor cats can life long healthy lives, but many indoor cats are sedentary. Activity is important for a cat's mental and physical health. It is important to enrich the environment of indoor cats by providing outlets for interactive social play, exercise, and mental stimulation. Cats also need quiet places to sleep; placing a perch or cat tree in the main living area is recommended for most cats.
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Cats that are kept for companionship are typically neutered (castrated), unless they are intended to be used as breeding stock. Neutering prevents accidental or indiscriminate breeding and reduces the frequency of undesirable sexual behaviors, such as mounting and marking.
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Appropriate play and exercise are something every cat needs. Cats that have ample opportunities for exercise and play are amazing pets. Learning a cat’s preferences for play requires some observation and attention, but ultimately contributes immensely to the entire family’s quality of life.
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Cats that exhibit repetitive behaviors that are difficult to interrupt may be diagnosed with a compulsive disorder. Many of these behaviors have a physical basis and a thorough medical examination is always important. Anxiety and frustration can also contribute to the development of compulsive disorders.