I started my day yesterday with the unpleasant news of the death of a friend’s dog. A beloved pet of the family and friends, Robbie the Alsatian, had succumbed to old age. But perhaps old age was not the only responsible factor as Robbie was also suffering from paralysis of his hind legs since the [...]
Owning a dog can be a truly rewarding experience if you take the time to educate yourself on the proper care of dogs. There are two main areas of focus when examining dog health, disease preventative care and recognizing signs of potential problems.
Preventative medicine is paramount in effective dog care. At six weeks old puppies [...]
To enjoy your pets longer, to be able to play and cuddle them, pets should be free from parasites. Of course, no pet owners would allow their children to play with pets full of ticks and fleas, and hug unsightly appearing animals. Proper safeguards on pet care starts from knowing the symptoms, treatment and prevention.
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Jack L. Stephens Dvm asked: By Jack L. Stephens DVMIf your beloved pet becomes ill or injured, you may be faced with the need for veterinary care that can cost thousands of dollars. You have four choices when faced with a large medical expense for your pet.1. You can try and ignore the problem [...]
Syahrul Azlan Idris asked: Margie has this problem that she is itching to get rid of. Unfortunately, Margie can’t do about it and literally, her itching is getting worse. Most of the time, everybody can observe her scratching her head, the back of her ears and while she’s doing it, she’s crying because of excruciating [...]
Jared Myers asked: There are five unique varieties of dogworms your dog can get: heartworms, hookworms, roundworms, tapeworms, and whipworms. As a dog owner, you’ll want educated yourself so that you can identify the warning signs–early.Early detection is important because each kind of dogworm will require a unique form of treatment. Sometimes the signs of [...]
Jay Schindler asked: Valparaiso FL. Florida is located in Florida’s Okaloosa County. There are approximately 6,408 people living in the city of Valparaiso Florida equaling approximately 2000 households. The average income per household in Valparaiso Florida is approximately $39,521. Approximately 31% of the families in Valparaiso Florida and 6.7% of the general population in Valparaiso [...]
Janine Carter asked: If you are feeding your dog store bought food that is produced by the large manufacturing companies, your pet may face some health problems. Some large manufacturers are using products in their food that has been removed from human foods. Find out what you are feeding your dog or cat.Like most of [...]
Derek Rogers asked: One of the biggest worries that pet owners have is how to stop their pets from ruining their furniture. Often, you do not realise how at risk your furniture is of being scratched, chewed and even urinated on. It isn’t until you bring your pet home that you see just how much [...]
Robert Scott asked: When you decide to bring home a puppy, there are many responsibilities that you must be willing to shoulder. Often, a first time pet owner fails to realize the extent of commitment that is required to raise a happy, healthy pet as in the beginning only the positive aspects of rearing a [...]