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89A-Z of Houseplants that are Poisonous to your Cats.
In this article I hope to list most of the more common houseplants that are dangerous to cats so that you can either ensure you don't bring them into your home or at least you can keep them out of the reach of your pets. I am guessing that many of the plants on this list will come as quite a surprise to you.
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91Hemodialysis vs Peritoneal Dialysis
Once chronic kidney failure has been ascertained, a form of dialysis will be needed to keep you alive. As scary as this sounds, there is no reason why you cannot live a relatively normal life. My own hemodialysis story is in a sense a testament to...
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89Chronic Kidney Failure In Cats
Kidney failure is one of the most common causes of death in older cats. Acute renal (kidney) failure is quite different from chronic renal failure, and is not as common. Acute renal failure (ARF) happens suddenly, and is usually...
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94What to do if your cat is dehydrated
What are the signs of cat dehydration and how to treat it? Learn how to recognize signs of cat dehydration, causes and tips from vet how to administer fluids at home.
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85LONOMIA OBLIQUA: The Killer Caterpillar
LONOMIA, the Killer Caterpillar This is an interesting letter I have just received from an actual victim of the caterpillar and added to article. I thought it so germane to the danger of Lonomia to head the hub with the report. "My name...
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76How Grapes and Raisins can kill your dog!
As a dog owner you may not realise that both grapes and raisins can kill your much loved pet by bringing on rapid kidney failure (within 24 hours of consuming the fruit). Be aware that both grapes and raisins should never be used as treats for your dogs as anything over 2 ounces can be fatal.
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78Lilies can kill your cat within hours!
It probably will come as a surprise to many cat owners that something as beautiful as a lily could potentially kill their beloved pet cat within hours, but this article explains how, and why it is so important that you make sure you never have lilies around your cats....
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71Kidney failure is very common
People with kidney disease are usually not even aware that they have this disease. If you have diabetes or high blood pressure you could be at a serious risk for chronic kidney failure. Kidney disease is the ninth leading cause of death in the...
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83Preeclampsia and HELLP Syndrome
When you are pregnant, it is just not practical (or beneficial) for your doctor to tell you every single complication that can occur during pregnancy. They stick to the major problems so you don't spend your nights on the Internet, convinced you...
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70Taking Care of our Kidneys
The DIALYSIS MACHINE and its procedure (Photo courtesy of http://www.statcrux.co.uk/) (Photo courtesy of http://renux.dmed.ed.ac.uk/) (Photo courtesy of http://www.flickr.com/) Drink 8 to 10 glasses of...
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