Canine Arthritis is a common ailment as dog’s age. It is similar to humans as calcification and inflammation cause joint pain and reduced activity. Some forms of arthritis like Canine Hip Dysplasia can develop early in life due to genetics and diet. Fortunately, arthritis in dogs can be treated.
Treatments for canine arthritis range from natural [...]
Vaccinations can protect your cat against serious infectious illnesses, but they aren’t one size fits all. Your veterinarian can help you select the vaccines your cat needs based on age, health status, lifestyle and other risk factors. Even though he may not need vaccines that often, your cat should have a veterinary checkup every six [...]
Birds are intelligent creatures with active minds and they can soon become bored if they had not kept entertained. Birds that are bored and start to exhibit a desirable behavior such as squawking a lot and pulling out all the feathers. One way to keep your bird amused even when you’re not around is to [...]
In spring, fleas and ticks usually do the most damage; therefore you should guard yourself using the common flea facts you should know that could help save your pets from a possible infestation. Of course, acquiring this knowledge would not only help you treat any form of infection acquired by your pet, but it also [...]
Originally bred to hunt in 1800s England, the golden retriever has retained much of its natural curiosity and hunting behaviors. The breed has maintained its standing in the top ten most popular dog breeds in the US partly because of the dog’s gentle nature, fierce loyalty and friendly personality. They’re the quintessential family pet due [...]
Pet toys that are too small can be swallowed by the larger pet. Strings,, small detachable parts all should be removed before giving Fido his dog toy or Princess her cat toy. Pet toys are meant to keep the pets entertained and give them plenty of exercise. Many of them are useful tools to help [...]
Do you have a destructive chewer? Does it seem there is no end to your dog’s energy? Do you feel guilty leaving your dog home alone for hours? Does your dog soil in the house despite all housebreaking efforts?
Rest assured, you are not alone. More importantly, there are solutions to your problems.
While there is an [...]
Fleas are more than just annoying; they can carry many serious diseases, parasites and even lead to an overall weakness in your dog’s immune system. In addition fleas can bite other pets and humans in the household leading to infestations, possible allergic reactions and even allergies and skin rashes. Fleas are found almost everywhere in [...]
Arthritis is a health problem that not only humans have to deal with, but so do our pets. In fact, one-fifth of dogs in the US, over the age of seven, suffer with painful DJD (degenerative joint disease) as veterinarians like to say. It is also one of the top recurring pains in dogs that [...]
Like doting parents, we love to spoil our pets. My own menagerie of cats and dogs are coddled and cuddled in ways that amuses some friends, while others think of it as excess. The truth is, our furry friends love the attention and respond in kind. With good food, plenty of toys and regular veterinary [...]