Cathy GaitIf your dog has long hair or certain types of hair, it may get matted…
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Cathy Gait
Catherine graduated from Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology and worked for 11 years as an animal health technician. She has worked in clinics specializing in large, small, and exotic animal medicine. She also worked at Marine World/Africa USA as an animal handler. As an anthropologist, she has studied the unique relationship between humans and animals. She now works as a professional writer and consultant, but though she no longer works with animals, her love for them remains undiminished.
Little Brave Dog – Is it Napoleon Syndrome?
I’ve got a little dog, but he’s not little in his own mind! I often…
Skin Bumps & Sores: All About Staph Infection in Dogs
You’ve probably heard about Staph infections (pronounced “staff”), but you might not know that there…
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How to Keep Your Cat Out of the Christmas Tree
Jingle bells, Batman smells, and Christmas lights, pine needles, and Christmas tree ornaments are scattered…
Brrr! Here’s How to Keep Your Pooch Warm & Cozy for Winter
As we get into the frightful weather season, it’s important to think not just about…
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One of the most sensitive parts of your dog’s body is his ears. Your dog’s…
The Benefits of Hydrotherapy for Dogs
There is a growing trend in physical therapy for dogs that you might have heard…
Cough-Gag-Retch: How to Help a Cat with a Hairball
Working as a vet tech, you hear many stories of cats hacking up hairballs. Pet…
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2022 Gift Guide: Great Gifts for Pet Owners
If you are or know someone who is a loving pet parent, you know how…
Why Do Dogs Sniff Butts? All the Answers to the Canine Nose-to-Butthole Ritual.
If you’re a loving pet parent, you can help but to have noticed a particularly…
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