Health Care

How To Introduce The Baby To Your Pet Dog

When there is a new baby in the household, you must understand how the baby will affect the family dog. The attention will be taken away from him with the arrival of the new baby. So you need to introduce the dog and the baby gradually so they will get used to each other’s presence.Continue reading “How To Introduce The Baby To Your Pet Dog”

Is Your Cat at Risk of Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease?

FLUTD or Feline Urinary Tract Disease is a blanket term for several urinary issues in cats. Without proper treatment, FLUTD can lead to overall kidney failure then become fatal. A cat that has FLUTD will have a hard time urinating because of an infection or a urethral blockage. Generally, all cats can develop FLUTD. ButContinue reading “Is Your Cat at Risk of Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease?”

Sunscreen Use For Dogs

Dogs can get sunburned like humans. Dogs can also feel the effects of sunburns. Hairless dogs, like the American Hairless Terrier and Dalmatians, are mostly affected because they don’t have enough protection against the sun. It will help to put on some sunscreen for your dog. Choose the one that is specially formulated for canines.Continue reading “Sunscreen Use For Dogs”

Safety Tips For Dog Toys: Only From Reputable Areas

You may be thinking that it will be great to acquire doggie toys made in Canada or the US, but also keep in mind that “made in” is a term meaning the toy is assembled in the indicated country. The materials and parts might not have come from that same country at all. The rawContinue reading “Safety Tips For Dog Toys: Only From Reputable Areas”

Recognizing Diabetes in Cats Like the American Wirehair

Cats like the American Wirehair can sometimes develop what is known as feline diabetes. If your wirehair is experiencing an increased appetite, weight loss, increased urination, and/or increased water consumption then call your vet to set up an exam. Your cat may be suffering from feline diabetes. In order to make a diagnosis, your vetContinue reading “Recognizing Diabetes in Cats Like the American Wirehair”

Introducing A New Cat To Your Resident Cat

Proper introductions are very important so your new cat and the resident cat can live peacefully together. An adjustment experience that did not go so well between both cats can trigger aggression episodes. It could also lead to unacceptable behavior like defecation or urination around the house or perhaps causing the cats to just runContinue reading “Introducing A New Cat To Your Resident Cat”

Mouth Rot in Turtles Like the Wood Turtle

Did you know that pet turtles like the Wood Turtle have specific needs for basic care and health? Talk with your vet to learn how to care for your turtle and how to recognize basic health needs. Your vet may tell you about mouth rot, which is a common condition found in snakes, lizards andContinue reading “Mouth Rot in Turtles Like the Wood Turtle”

Ear Infections in Dogs Likes Yellow Labs

Did you know that ear infections can be a common occurrence in some dogs including the Yellow Lab? One of the key behaviors to watch for in your dog is excessive scratching of the ears or shaking of the head. Shaking the head in an effort to flap the ears is often observed as well.Continue reading “Ear Infections in Dogs Likes Yellow Labs”

Physical Traits Of Chihuahuas

Chihuahuas are easily recognizable because of their small stature and other physical traits. Chihuahuas have round eyes, large and protruding relative to their heads. Their ears do not lie flat and not floppy but instead, stick straight up. The breed comes in most colors and combinations like spotted or solid. The usual Chihuahua colors areContinue reading “Physical Traits Of Chihuahuas”

Cats Will Better Thrive As Indoor Pets

Experts believe that cat owners have to keep their pet cats exclusively indoors. Letting your cat roam around outdoors exposes her to possible hazards. Your pet might catch an illness, get hit by running cars, get caught by predators, or acquire parasites. Because of these hazards, cats that go outdoors usually only live for aboutContinue reading “Cats Will Better Thrive As Indoor Pets”