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Dog Diseases
Color Dilution Alopecia
Overview Color dilution alopecia is a relatively uncommon hereditary skin disease seen in dogs with blue or fawn...
Gram-Negative Bacteria
Proteus
Proteus is a group of rod-shaped pathogenic bacteria, family Enterobacteriaceae, which cause urinary tract infections, meningitis in newborns and infants, wound infections, rheumatoid arthritis,...
Dog Diseases
Diseases of the Bronchi, Chest, and Lungs
Acute Tracheobronchitis Common diseases of the bronchi include canine infectious tracheobronchitis (kennel cough), allergic bronchitis, canine chronic bronchitis,...
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Fish Species
Chinese High-fin Banded Shark
Overview The Chinese Sucker (Myxocyprinus asiaticus), also called Chinese High-fin Banded Shark, is the only non-North American sucker...
Dog Facts
Dog Waste Pollution
Overview According to recent estimates, nearly 60% of all households own at least one pet in the United...
Dog Breeds
English Cocker Spaniel
Overview The English Cocker Spaniel is a breed of flushing dogs used for hunting small game. Cockers quarter...
Dog Breeding
Dog Genetics
History The passage of traits or characteristics from parent to offspring does not occur haphazardly. It is a...
Cat Diseases
First Aid In Cats
A cat that is frightened or in pain is generally is very uncooperative and must be approached and handled carefully. The cat...
Cat Behavior
Inappropriate Urination
Of all cat "accidents", inappropriate urination causes the most cleanup woes. Help prevent it by providing a clean, well-maintained, accessible litter box...
Cat Diseases
Pica
What Is Pica? Pica is the act of eating non-food items. In less serious cases, cats may chew...
Cat Behavior
Chewing Of Electric Cords
Is there a way to make your cat stop chewing on electrical cords? Did you have to replace the telephone cord because...
Cat Behavior
Behaviour Problems In Cats
We love how it is that our cat uses a litter box, so we never have to run home in time to...
Cat Behavior
Male Cat Aggression
Your male cat suddenly starts jumping on other household cats, biting and swatting them. He has even bitten you once or twice....
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Dog Diseases
Color Dilution Alopecia
Overview Color dilution alopecia is a relatively uncommon hereditary skin disease seen in dogs with blue or fawn...
Bacteria
Gram-positive Bacteria
Gram-positive bacteria are bacteria that give a positive result in the Gram stain test. Gram-positive bacteria take up the crystal violet stain...
Gram-Negative Bacteria
Proteus
Proteus is a group of rod-shaped pathogenic bacteria, family Enterobacteriaceae, which cause urinary tract infections, meningitis in newborns and infants, wound infections, rheumatoid arthritis,...
Dog Diseases
Diseases of the Bronchi, Chest, and Lungs
Acute Tracheobronchitis Common diseases of the bronchi include canine infectious tracheobronchitis (kennel cough), allergic bronchitis, canine chronic bronchitis,...