2018

Caring For Your Dog's Coat

Owning a dog is a major responsibility, and while you may pay much attention to meeting your dog’s basic health needs, you might overlook caring for its coat. However, this is an important part of keeping your dog healthy and clean. Investing In Grooming Supplies Grooming your pet is likely to be a challenging ordeal the first several times that you attempt to do it. Over time, your pet may grow accustomed to being groomed, but it may always prove difficult to get your animal to stay still long enough for you to do this work.…

What To Do If Your Cat Comes Into Contact With A Toxic Pest Poison

Pest repellents and poisons should never be used near pets, but cats have a way of getting into things and places that no one could expect. If you’ve been trying to deal with a pest problem at home, whether it’s something as simple as using ant spray or more complex, like dealing with a rat infestation, cats who come into contact with these pesticides can be in serious danger. Here’s what you should do if you suspect that your cat has touched or consumed one of these pesticides.…

Common Pet Emergencies And How To Handle Them

As a pet owner, you never want to see your pet suffering in pain. Unfortunately, accidents happen, and pets can quickly become injured or fall victim to illness in the blink of an eye. When a pet emergency strikes, it’s important for you to know the proper measures to take; after all, this could just save your pet’s life. And of course, knowing when to take your pet to an animal hospital for treatment could make all the difference.…

Does Your Dog Have Intervertebral Disc Disease? Holistic Treatments You Should Know About

When you have recently taken your dog to the vet for issues such as back leg weakness or problems with their back and spine, you may still feel surprised when your dog receives a diagnosis of intervertebral disc disease. Intervertebral disc disease is a common problem among several breeds of dogs and involves bulging or bursting discs between vertebra which puts pressure on the nerves. Knowing what is going on with your dog’s health is only half the battle.…

Gum Disease And Your Dog: What You Should Know

Brushing and flossing the teeth and undergoing routine dental cleanings are important tasks if you want a healthy and appealing smile. These same tasks are also essential if you want to protect your dog’s oral health. While surprising to learn, your dog can develop a gum disease that may lead to the decay, pain, and the loss of one or more teeth. This guide will help you understand gum disease and how to protect your dog from this common dental condition.…

Three Common Causes Of A Swollen Limb Or Tail On Cats

Having a cat come home with a badly swollen foot or tail can be alarming, to say the least. If your kitty has come home like this, you should seek medical treatment. Swollen limbs can have limited circulation, which puts your kitty at risk of losing a limb without care. If you’re wondering how on earth your cat got this way, here are some of the most likely common causes.…

Still Not Hungry? 4 Reasons Why Your Dog Has Lost Its Appetite

When you think about anorexia, you usually think about human beings. You might not realize that dogs can suffer from anorexia, as well. However, with dogs, anorexia simply means that your dog is no longer eating – for whatever reasons. Dogs may go through bouts of partial anorexia where they’ll eat some foods, but not others. They may also dip into periods of anorexia. If your dog hasn’t been eating, and it’s been going on for several days, it’s time to get to the root of the problem.…

Why Is Your Cat Avoiding The Litter Box?

A cat’s refusal to use the litter box could just be your feline companion’s way of showing their displeasure about something, but it could also indicate a health problem. Understanding the most common reasons why your cat is refusing to use their box can help you determine what to do. Have you recently changed something about the box? The most common and least concerning cause for a change in litter box habits is a change in the box itself.…

How To Care For Your Bunny When You Go On Vacation

When you have a dog or cat, and you go on vacation, you have the option of leaving your pet at a boarding kennel. Things are a bit different when you’re a bunny owner. There aren’t exactly rabbit kennels on every street corner. What are your options for bunny care when you’re away, and how do they compare? Boarding Your Bunny Although they are few and far between, there are animal boarding facilities that take on rabbits.…

Lyme Prevention For Pets

Lyme disease affects both humans and animals. You may already be periodically checking your family for signs of the ticks that carry the bacteria which lead to the condition. However, your pets also require attention if they enjoy time outside; these Lyme prevention tips may protect them from being an unwitting victim of this disease   Use Repellent Collars A basic, primary defense against this condition is to use repellent collars. There are many who just assume their dog or cat is immune to Lyme disease and don’t bother with collars; this could have serious implication for your pet’s health.…