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Grooming Your Own Cat

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While it is widely considered that cats are cleaner than dogs (peace, dog owners, it’s just proven science), due to their natural habit of grooming theirselves frequently, they can only attain a certain level of cleanliness through human intervention. However (and oh, what an irony), they are also known to show mmore aversion to water. Simply speaking, cats don’t like getting wet. Since it can be a hard challenge to bathe them, most cat owners seek the help of grooming salons to do the job. But is it possible to groom them yourself at home and save a couple of bucks? Yes, of course! What you’ll need… Optional: Gloves for handling Steps Tips for Grooming Your Cat

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The 5 Most Common Cat Diseases To Avoid

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Cat owners would agree that our feline friends tend to have a higher pain tolerance. They might seem fine, but since cats are still the smaller family of the king of the jungle, these proud predators naturally have the instinct to hide their illness or pain, because that is a primary sign of weakness in the animal kingdom. Which is why routine check-ups are recommended even though basic observation suggests that your cat is healthy. 1. Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD) Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD) is a common condition that affects the bladder and urethra of cats. Symptoms: FLUTD can cause a variety of symptoms, including difficulty or pain when urinating, frequent attempts to urinate, blood in

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Why Are Veterinary Services Expensive?

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Basic grooming commonly starts at 250 pesos, while your local salon probably offers haircuts starting at 40 pesos. Radiology services can go as low as 150 pesos for a single organ, while X-Rays for pets will typically set you back for more than 1,000 pesos. The list of comparison between human and veterinary health and wellness prices goes on. Which is why you probably keep on wondering: Why the heck are veterinary services “expensive”? Another question could be, are these rates only high in the Philippines? Let’s find out. 1. Cost of equipment and supplies The number one reason why veterinary services are costly is because veterinary practice requires specialized equipment and supplies to diagnose and treat a wide range

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