Prevention of animal health complications
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![What is the Difference Between Castrating and Sterilizing a Dog?](https://t1.ea.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/0/5/6/what_is_the_difference_between_castrating_and_sterilizing_a_dog_650_300_150.jpg)
What's better, castration or sterilization? Is there a big difference between the two neutering methods?
If you own two or more dogs of the opposite sexes, these are questions you'll surely have asked yourself more than once. After all, preventing unwanted litters is one of the inherent responsibilities...
![Common Diseases of Labrador Retrievers](https://t1.ea.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/4/7/2/common_diseases_of_labrador_retrievers_274_300_150.jpg)
The Labrador Retriever is one of the most beloved breeds in the world; these dogs are known for being endearing and big-hearted creatures. Labradors love being showered with attention and hugged by everyone, especially children.
Although Labrador Retrievers are overall very healthy dogs that don't get ill too...
![Why has my Canary Stopped Singing?](https://t1.ea.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/6/0/3/why_has_my_canary_stopped_singing_306_300_150.jpg)
A canary singing every day is a sign that it is a happy and healthy bird - and it's lovely to hear. Besides having beautiful yellow feathers, singing is the main skill and attraction of canaries. This is why when you have a canary and you notice that it doesn't sing as much, or if it simply stops, you...
![Common Diseases of the Maine Coon Cat](https://t2.ea.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/1/5/3/common_diseases_of_the_maine_coon_cat_351_300_150.jpg)
Maine Coon cats are great pets and very healthy animals. But sometimes these poor cats are adopted from breeders or shelters where they are not given the care they need.
This is why it is very important that when you decide to adopt one of these beautiful and elegant animals, you are given all the...
![Common Diseases of American Akitas](https://t2.ea.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/3/0/4/common_diseases_of_american_akitas_403_300_150.jpg)
The American Akita is a breed loved for its great loyalty and fidelity. There are few breeds which show their human families as much devotion as this dog, which also has some equally striking physical characteristics due to its sturdy frame.
Taking in an American Akita is a big responsibility; training...
![Benefits of Neutering a Cat](https://t1.ea.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/8/5/1/benefits_of_neutering_a_cat_158_300_150.jpg)
Have you ever wondered why cats adopted from kennels or animal shelters are always neutered? The answer is simple: Neutering or spaying a cat can prevent many infectious diseases, eases the animal's behavior while elongating their life expectancy and prevents colonies of feral cats in the streets.
Moreover,...
![All You Need to Know About Dogs' Anal Glands](https://t2.ea.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/5/2/1/all_you_need_to_know_about_dogs_anal_glands_125_300_150.jpg)
The primary function of a dog's anal glands is to lubricate the rectum for better deposition during defecation. Some people may refer to them as anal sacs, which is technically true as they are a sac which contains these glands within. If the sacs aren't cared for regularly enough it can suffer from infections,...