Why does my cat vomit after eating?

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It is a common myth that vomiting is normal in cats. Most animals will be sick on occasion, but regular vomiting is not normal. Cats can get upset stomachs for a variety of reasons, some more serious than others. If you notice that your cat is a ‘sicky cat’ – vomiting more than once a week, or consistently vomiting every couple of weeks, an appointment with your vet would be an excellent first step to make sure nothing serious is amiss.

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Loyal Dog Refuses To Leave Deceased Hiker’s Side For Two Weeks

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29-year-old Oscar Alejandro Hernandez often explored challenging hiking trails, and sometimes his dog King accompanied him. After a tiresome hike, he always returned home to his family feeling fulfilled. But after one adventure, he did not come back. Hernandez and King were missing for about two weeks. Their family was devastated, but then some horrific … Read more

Woman Drives To A ‘Dog Dumping Ground’ At 4AM And Sees A Dog Staring At Her

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Judy Obregon, from “The Abandoned Ones (TAO) Dog Rescue,” has been driving past Texas’ Echo Lake roads at 4 am every day for the last 10 years. The remote area is notorious as a dumping ground for unwanted dogs, and Judy’s daily dawn search is only to find them before they get lost or harmed. … Read more

Asda pet insurance customers to get free access to online vet consultations – VetNurse News – Vet Nurse

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Vet-AI, the company behind the online veterinary consultation app, Joii, has announced a partnership with Markerstudy Broking, through which Asda Money pet insurance customers will get access to veterinary care via the app. Policyholders will get unlimited access to Joii Pet Care’s video consultations with UK veterinary surgeons, which usually cost £ 24 per call. … Read more

Embrace vs. Trupanion Pet Insurance: In-Depth Comparison [2022]

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[19] Trupanion Insurance Customer Reviews (2022) iHeartDogs created surveyed our readers in 2022 about their experience with Trupanion and other major pet insurance plans. Overall Pets Best received a 4.5 out of 5 rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – Zero deductible, very quick turn around. Emergency vet takes payment directly from company. Insured at 14 weeks so no … Read more

Embrace vs. Lemonade Pet Insurance: In-Depth Comparison [2022]

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What The Difference Between Lemonade & Embrace Pet Insurance Plans? Thank you for visiting our guide to comparing Embrace and Lemonade. Below you’ll find a comparison of plan rates, multipet discounts, wellness plans, coverage amounts, and more. Remember that the easiest way to shop for pet insurance is using a tool such as this to … Read more

How to house-train a kitten

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Have you recently given a home to a new kitten? There are lots of steps to consider when settling a new kitten into your household. Many of these have been covered in a previous Vet Help Direct article. In this article we will focus on how to toilet train your new arrival.

When you give a home to a kitten, you may find that he or she has already made some progress with learning how to use a litter tray. Cats are as a rule very clean animals. Kittens will usually learn how to use a litter tray from their mother at a young age. However, if this is not the case, you will need to give your kitten some help with learning this new skill. There’s lots you can do to help the learning process go successfully.

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