ui accordion with tabs in each section
Hi, I was able to insert tabs in my first accordion section. But when I try to create another set of tabs in subsequent sections the tabs end up being in list format instead of actual tabs. I tried to give the next tabs set div a new id such as id="tabs2" with no luck.
The second set of tabs is at the end of the accordion in last section. That is the one that is appearing in a list form rather than actual tabs.
Hope someone can help...thanks!!!
Here's the html code:
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<div id="div5" class="class1"><a href="http://www.vetclinicpv.com">HOME</a> <a href="http://www.vetclinicpv.com/who-we-are.html" target="_self">WHO WE ARE</a> <a href="http://www.vetclinicpv.com/adopt-a-pet.html" target="_self">ADOPT A PET</a></div>
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<div class="h1" id="div28">General Health and Hygiene<br />
<br />
<span class="classbody">Taking care of your pet's hygiene and health can be easier than you think, especially if you've had your pet since almost its birth.<br />
<br />
To make your life and your pet's easier, make sure you get your pet accustomed to being manipulated from very early on. Even if your not going to clip its nails at 6 weeks, play & hold its paws to get the animal used to it. When the time comes to trim them, your pet will accept it more easily.<br />
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Patience and rewards always works best. Screaming, hitting and punishment will only stress the animal further and make your next time more difficult or even impossible.<br />
<br />
It should be said that hitting a pet will never bring you positive results. It does absolutely nothing towards gaining the animal's trust, quite the contrary. Some pets can be difficult and a good training class in soft techniques will go a long way to insure a long term happy relationship.</span></div>
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<h3><a href="#"><strong>Oral Hygiene</strong></a></h3>
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<p>Sadly, oral hygiene is one of the most neglected aspect of home animal health care. Bad dental hygiene in dogs and cats can lead to serious discomforts and other related problems. Here's a quick list of the most common problems related to bad dental hygiene:<br />
<br />
- Plaque build-up: Composed of approximately 80% bacteria, food debris and saliva. Over time, minerals are added to the mix and hardens the plaque. At this stage, it is called tartar.<br />
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- Gingevitis: With the accumulation of tartar and plaque between the teeth and gums comes inflammation, irritation and infection of the gums. Once the process has reaches that level, it is difficult to cure and can often only be slowed down.<br />
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- Halitosis (bad breath): As gingevitis progresses, pockets of pus devellop, supporting bones recede, gums are separated from the teeth, causes a lot of pain and leads to abcesses and tooth loss. This stage is called periodontal disease.<br />
* Periodontal disease can have serious consequences as it permits bacteria to enter the blood stream and can lead to lung, heart and kidney problems as well as joint infections.<br />
<br />
- Cavities: While they are not common in dogs, a diet high in carbs can lead to cavities. For cats, there is the possibility of the formation of little holes in the tooth enamel reaching the sensitive core and causing pain and possible tooth loss.<br />
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Keep your animal's mouth healthy:<br />
<br />
- Ask your vet for the best toothpaste to use; DO NOT use human toothpastes as they can cause illness if swallowed<br />
- Use a soft bristled brush of appropriate size according to the size of your pet's mouth.<br />
- Oral hygiene can begin when your pet is 3 to 4 months of age.<br />
- Avoid giving it real bones or cow hooves as they can cause tooth fractures.<br />
- Instead, buy a nylar bone from your vet or favorite pet store.</p>
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<h3><a href="#"><strong>Balanced diet, grooming, nail trimming and exercise</strong></a></h3>
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<li><a href="#tabs-1">Feeding</a></li>
<li><a href="#tabs-2">Grooming</a></li>
<li><a href="#tabs-3">Nail trimming</a></li>
<li><a href="#tabs-4">Exercise</a></li>
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<p>Cats and dogs have different nutritional requirements. As well, different breeds, sizes or age may require special needs. For example, a pregnant female as well as puppies require a much richer nutrition than say an old lazy pet. Don't be afraid to ask your vet for recommendations on your pet's nutrition; there is more people out there that don't know how to properly feed their animals than you can imagine.<br />
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Avoid table food as much as possible as some ingredients hidden in our food can cause serious harm to your little friend. See list at bottom of page.</p>
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<p>This may not seem important at first glance but grooming is a vital part of a healthy skin and coat. Animals in the wild will brush against shrubs or roll on the ground in order to clean themselves. Fine branches do wonders for spreading/removing excess oil on their skin and transfering it to the coat for protection. <br />
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It also serves to remove dead skin cells and hair, activates the skin's blood circulation and revigorates the derma.<br />
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Certain breeds require more frequent brushings to keep their long hair from ending up in impossible tangles and knots.</p>
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<p>Your pet's nails can tell a lot about its health. Crooked, dry or cracking nails can be a sign that the animal has a fungal infection or is poorly nourrished.<br />
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Nails that grow too long will cause pain to your pet as he walks, could get caught and break below the quick or worse yet, get pulled out entirely.<br />
<br />
Long term overgrown nails can also lead to arthritis.<br />
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It is not difficult to learn how to properly and safely clip your pet's nails. You can purchase gullotine or scissors type clippers from your vet or favorite pet store. Ask your vet to show you a few times, until you are confident you can handle the task. If in doubt, don't do it! Let your vet take care of it. If you cut your pet's nails too short and cause bleeding too many times, it will become more and more difficult to get them cut as the animal will eventually devellop fear for it.</p>
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<p>Just as it is important for us to get regular exercise, the same applies to your furry companion. Make sure it gets to run, play and gets a good workout daily. just like us, a balanced diet and a daily exercise routine will keep your pet healthier longer.<br />
<br />
Boredom doesn't only affect humans, domestic animals and those in captivity do get bored! This can lead to excessive chewing of themsleves or your furniture. Certain species are proned to causing self mutilations when left alone for long periods of time without anything to do. Golden Retriever's come to mind. Other breeds simply require more activity than others by the simple nature of the breed itself. This would be the case of Afghans, Whippets and Weimeraner's as only a few examples. Besides, pets that get regular exercise tend to be calmer and less destructive when inside the home.<br />
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Playing can also be a great way to train your pet. If you notice it has a certain affinity for say, catching balls or frisbees, encourage it and create little challenges for him. Always remember to reward a good deed or even a good catch.</p>
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<h3><a href="#"><strong>Regular health check-ups</strong></a></h3>
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<p>Animals in the wild often prey on sick and injured animals and so, your pet's instinct may be to hide its weekness or illness as long as possible. Therefore, you may not know when your pet isn't feeling well and may find out too late or cause it prolongued and unnecessary pain and discomfort.<br />
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Regular check-ups are recommended at least once a year; some take their pet to a vet for a check-up every 6 months.<br />
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<strong>Advantages of regular check-ups:</strong><br />
- Early disease and heartworm detection<br />
- General health and nutrition advice<br />
- Detection of behavior problems<br />
<br />
What will your veterinarian will look for?<br />
The visit begins with questions asked by your vet such as weight gain or loss, diarrhea, change in fecal firmness or color, changes in behavior etc... These help the veterinarian determine if special problems may be considered and checked for.<br />
<br />
Now that he is equipped with the information you have provided, he will perform a physical examination, looking for tell tale signs of problems. He will inspect the eyes, ears, mouth, the coat looking for fleas, ticks, dryness or oilyness and assess if your pet's weight is proportionate and adequate. He will listen to the heart and lungs to detect a problem before it becomes too serious or causes your pet's demise.</p>
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<h3><a href="#"><strong>The importance of vaccines</strong></a></h3>
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<p>A Vaccine, when given, causes the immune system to respond by producing antibodies and stimulating cell mediated immunity. When your pet is exposed to the disease it has been vaccinated for, its system will respond quickly to destroy the disease causing agent.<br />
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Vaccines require regular boost shots as the effectiveness of the protection declines over time. It is not known exactly how long a vaccine may last. Until further knowledge is available, it is recommended to follow your vet's advice as he has first hand experience in the common diseases found in your area.<br />
<br />
<strong>Recommended dog vaccinations for Puerto Vallarta:</strong>
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<li>Parvovirus</li>
<li>Canine kennel cough</li>
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<li>Giardia</li>
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<strong>Recommended cat vaccinations for Puerto Vallarta:</strong>
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<li>Giardia</li>
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<h3><a href="#"><strong>Things that can harm your pet</strong></a></h3>
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<li><a href="#tabs-1">Foods</a></li>
<li><a href="#tabs-2">Household items</a></li>
<li><a href="#tabs-3">Plants</a></li>
<li><a href="#tabs-3">Objects</a></li>
<li><a href="#tabs-3">Trouble areas</a></li>
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The second set of tabs is at the end of the accordion in last section. That is the one that is appearing in a list form rather than actual tabs.
Hope someone can help...thanks!!!
Here's the html code:
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<div id="div5" class="class1"><a href="http://www.vetclinicpv.com">HOME</a> <a href="http://www.vetclinicpv.com/who-we-are.html" target="_self">WHO WE ARE</a> <a href="http://www.vetclinicpv.com/adopt-a-pet.html" target="_self">ADOPT A PET</a></div>
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<div class="h1" id="div28">General Health and Hygiene<br />
<br />
<span class="classbody">Taking care of your pet's hygiene and health can be easier than you think, especially if you've had your pet since almost its birth.<br />
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To make your life and your pet's easier, make sure you get your pet accustomed to being manipulated from very early on. Even if your not going to clip its nails at 6 weeks, play & hold its paws to get the animal used to it. When the time comes to trim them, your pet will accept it more easily.<br />
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Patience and rewards always works best. Screaming, hitting and punishment will only stress the animal further and make your next time more difficult or even impossible.<br />
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It should be said that hitting a pet will never bring you positive results. It does absolutely nothing towards gaining the animal's trust, quite the contrary. Some pets can be difficult and a good training class in soft techniques will go a long way to insure a long term happy relationship.</span></div>
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<p>Sadly, oral hygiene is one of the most neglected aspect of home animal health care. Bad dental hygiene in dogs and cats can lead to serious discomforts and other related problems. Here's a quick list of the most common problems related to bad dental hygiene:<br />
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- Plaque build-up: Composed of approximately 80% bacteria, food debris and saliva. Over time, minerals are added to the mix and hardens the plaque. At this stage, it is called tartar.<br />
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- Gingevitis: With the accumulation of tartar and plaque between the teeth and gums comes inflammation, irritation and infection of the gums. Once the process has reaches that level, it is difficult to cure and can often only be slowed down.<br />
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- Halitosis (bad breath): As gingevitis progresses, pockets of pus devellop, supporting bones recede, gums are separated from the teeth, causes a lot of pain and leads to abcesses and tooth loss. This stage is called periodontal disease.<br />
* Periodontal disease can have serious consequences as it permits bacteria to enter the blood stream and can lead to lung, heart and kidney problems as well as joint infections.<br />
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- Cavities: While they are not common in dogs, a diet high in carbs can lead to cavities. For cats, there is the possibility of the formation of little holes in the tooth enamel reaching the sensitive core and causing pain and possible tooth loss.<br />
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Keep your animal's mouth healthy:<br />
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- Ask your vet for the best toothpaste to use; DO NOT use human toothpastes as they can cause illness if swallowed<br />
- Use a soft bristled brush of appropriate size according to the size of your pet's mouth.<br />
- Oral hygiene can begin when your pet is 3 to 4 months of age.<br />
- Avoid giving it real bones or cow hooves as they can cause tooth fractures.<br />
- Instead, buy a nylar bone from your vet or favorite pet store.</p>
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<p>Cats and dogs have different nutritional requirements. As well, different breeds, sizes or age may require special needs. For example, a pregnant female as well as puppies require a much richer nutrition than say an old lazy pet. Don't be afraid to ask your vet for recommendations on your pet's nutrition; there is more people out there that don't know how to properly feed their animals than you can imagine.<br />
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Avoid table food as much as possible as some ingredients hidden in our food can cause serious harm to your little friend. See list at bottom of page.</p>
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<p>This may not seem important at first glance but grooming is a vital part of a healthy skin and coat. Animals in the wild will brush against shrubs or roll on the ground in order to clean themselves. Fine branches do wonders for spreading/removing excess oil on their skin and transfering it to the coat for protection. <br />
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It also serves to remove dead skin cells and hair, activates the skin's blood circulation and revigorates the derma.<br />
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Certain breeds require more frequent brushings to keep their long hair from ending up in impossible tangles and knots.</p>
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<p>Your pet's nails can tell a lot about its health. Crooked, dry or cracking nails can be a sign that the animal has a fungal infection or is poorly nourrished.<br />
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Nails that grow too long will cause pain to your pet as he walks, could get caught and break below the quick or worse yet, get pulled out entirely.<br />
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Long term overgrown nails can also lead to arthritis.<br />
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It is not difficult to learn how to properly and safely clip your pet's nails. You can purchase gullotine or scissors type clippers from your vet or favorite pet store. Ask your vet to show you a few times, until you are confident you can handle the task. If in doubt, don't do it! Let your vet take care of it. If you cut your pet's nails too short and cause bleeding too many times, it will become more and more difficult to get them cut as the animal will eventually devellop fear for it.</p>
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<p>Just as it is important for us to get regular exercise, the same applies to your furry companion. Make sure it gets to run, play and gets a good workout daily. just like us, a balanced diet and a daily exercise routine will keep your pet healthier longer.<br />
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Boredom doesn't only affect humans, domestic animals and those in captivity do get bored! This can lead to excessive chewing of themsleves or your furniture. Certain species are proned to causing self mutilations when left alone for long periods of time without anything to do. Golden Retriever's come to mind. Other breeds simply require more activity than others by the simple nature of the breed itself. This would be the case of Afghans, Whippets and Weimeraner's as only a few examples. Besides, pets that get regular exercise tend to be calmer and less destructive when inside the home.<br />
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Playing can also be a great way to train your pet. If you notice it has a certain affinity for say, catching balls or frisbees, encourage it and create little challenges for him. Always remember to reward a good deed or even a good catch.</p>
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<h3><a href="#"><strong>Regular health check-ups</strong></a></h3>
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<p>Animals in the wild often prey on sick and injured animals and so, your pet's instinct may be to hide its weekness or illness as long as possible. Therefore, you may not know when your pet isn't feeling well and may find out too late or cause it prolongued and unnecessary pain and discomfort.<br />
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Regular check-ups are recommended at least once a year; some take their pet to a vet for a check-up every 6 months.<br />
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<strong>Advantages of regular check-ups:</strong><br />
- Early disease and heartworm detection<br />
- General health and nutrition advice<br />
- Detection of behavior problems<br />
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What will your veterinarian will look for?<br />
The visit begins with questions asked by your vet such as weight gain or loss, diarrhea, change in fecal firmness or color, changes in behavior etc... These help the veterinarian determine if special problems may be considered and checked for.<br />
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Now that he is equipped with the information you have provided, he will perform a physical examination, looking for tell tale signs of problems. He will inspect the eyes, ears, mouth, the coat looking for fleas, ticks, dryness or oilyness and assess if your pet's weight is proportionate and adequate. He will listen to the heart and lungs to detect a problem before it becomes too serious or causes your pet's demise.</p>
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<p>A Vaccine, when given, causes the immune system to respond by producing antibodies and stimulating cell mediated immunity. When your pet is exposed to the disease it has been vaccinated for, its system will respond quickly to destroy the disease causing agent.<br />
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Vaccines require regular boost shots as the effectiveness of the protection declines over time. It is not known exactly how long a vaccine may last. Until further knowledge is available, it is recommended to follow your vet's advice as he has first hand experience in the common diseases found in your area.<br />
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<strong>Recommended dog vaccinations for Puerto Vallarta:</strong>
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