Itchy dogs and cats

One of the most common reasons for which owners seek veterinary advice is due to skin problems. Cats and dogs develop skin diseases that range from fleas and lice, to allergies and sometimes even cancer. Itchy skin is by far the most common presenting complaint. This can be due to several things. The most common would be allergies, divided into allergies to 1) inhaled allergens 2) food 3) fleas or rarely 4) contact allergies. Itchy skin in very young dogs and cats are commonly caused by ectoparasites (parasites on or in the skin - like fleas and scabies).Dog and cats rarely manifest the same allergy symptoms as we do. They don't typically...

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Fokus 2008

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New car

After all the kvetching I do over public transportation (the TTC, more specifically), it may be a little surprising to you that only now am I mentioning that I've purchased a new car. My quality of life has improved dramatically since I bought it over a month ago. I no longer take the subway or filthy, inconvenient streetcars. It is surprising even to me that it took four years to make this decision.However, it was an expensive decision. I bought another Mini, which I didn't have to. I could've have purchased the much-less-expensive Yaris, which drives well, too. I do feel the safer in the tank-like weight of the Mini, hence my decision...

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