Lee Pickett
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Lee Pickett, VMD, practices companion animal medicine in North Carolina. Contact her at AskTheVet.pet. Copyright 2024 Lee Pickett, VMD. Distributed by Creators.com
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Center for Pet Safety Tests and Certifies Pet Travel Equipment
CPS conducts crash tests on pet carriers, crates, and harnesses.
Overweight Cats Risk Serious Disease
Household cats don’t hunt for food, leaving them at higher risk of being overweight.
Use Hand Signals to Train Deaf Dog
A deaf dog should have an ID tag that provides necessary information.
While Pregnant, Keep Cat, but Avoid Toxoplasmosis
A pregnant woman should keep away from litter boxes.
Dogs See Blue, Yellow, and Gray
Dogs see fewer colors than humans do because of the anatomy of their retinas.
Calico and Tortoiseshell Cats Usually Female
The chromosomes of the cat determine whether it will have multicolored fur.
Monitor Diabetic Pet’s Blood Sugar Levels at Home
A pet with diabetes needs close monitoring to make sure everything is under control.
Protect Cats Traveling in Motor Home
You'll need to be extra attentive to your cat on an RV trip.
Chocolate Toxic to Dogs
Chocolate contains certain chemicals that can be significantly toxic to dogs.
Protect Dog From Intestinal Parasites With Monthly Dewormer
Out of all the puppies that were tested for parasites, 42 percent were infected.
