Has your Basset Hound or other canine companion recently been prescribed NSAIDs by your vet? If so, you may want to ask your vet for more information about the drugs including why they are being prescribed and what the expected outcome of taking the medication should be. NSAID is an abbreviation for Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs.Continue reading “Dogs and NSAIDs”
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Skin Reaction To Food Allergy
When your pet has eaten something that it is allergic to, hives would appear afterward. Hives, or urticaria, usually develop a few hours after your pet ate. Hives are itchy and reddish bumps that appear on the skin. For dogs with short hair, the hives are visible. In some cases, the pet owner has toContinue reading “Skin Reaction To Food Allergy”
My Burmese Cat is Digging
Do you own a Burmese or other breed feline that just won’t stop digging in your garden and leaving it a chaotic mess? If so, then you may need to talk with your vet to find ways to discourage your cat’s habit. In some cases, cats like the Burmese will dig in order to makeContinue reading “My Burmese Cat is Digging”
Bloat in Dogs Like the Pomeranian
Canine bloat can affect all breeds including the Pomeranian. If you own a Pomeranian and are concerned about the possibility of your pup developing bloat then call your vet for more information about the disease. Canine bloat (also known as Gastric Dilation-Volvulus) is a serious condition that requires immediate treatment. It is an often fatalContinue reading “Bloat in Dogs Like the Pomeranian”
ID Tags For Pet Dogs
A lost or missing pet is likely one of the worst nightmares you can have. However, if your pet has the right identification, then it would not end so badly. There are quite a number of ways to ensure the identification of your pet. There are high-tech embedded microchips with GPS to the more traditionalContinue reading “ID Tags For Pet Dogs”
Do Cats Like the American Bobtail Dream?
If you own a cat like the American Bobtail then you may have noticed her moving her paws, wagging her tails, swatting at the air and even meowing while sleeping. If you’ve seen this you’ve most likely witnessed your bobtail or other feline dreaming while sleeping. If you’re not sure she’s dreaming, call your vetContinue reading “Do Cats Like the American Bobtail Dream?”
Can Dogs Get Concussions
Dogs have tough skulls, but they can also get a concussion. Cases like these though, are quite rare and have symptoms similar to those seen in humans. It is unfortunate that diagnosing concussions in dogs is more challenging since they cannot answer any questions regarding what they might be experiencing or feeling. Traumatic brain injuriesContinue reading “Can Dogs Get Concussions”
Main Coon Cats and Conjunctivitis
Conjunctivitis can occur in Maine Coon cats and other feline breeds just like it does in humans. Conjunctivitis in cats is typically a viral infection that occurs as a result of herpesvirus (FHV-1) or chlamydophila. Always notify your vet if your cat appears to have something wrong with its eye. Conjunctivitis, if untreated, could leadContinue reading “Main Coon Cats and Conjunctivitis”
Why Would You Socialize Your Pet Cat
Socialization is essential to your pet cat, and so it is training that she should be exposed to while still being a kitten. As she grows, her ability to adapt to her environment will hugely depend on her socialization experiences. Ideally, it would have been a rich, positive experience where she interacts with many things. Continue reading “Why Would You Socialize Your Pet Cat”
Why Do Geckos Lose Their Tails?
It might be surprising to see your pet gecko drop its tail should you try grabbing the animal by its tail or perhaps even grasp it a little too tightly if your pet is trying to get away. You’ll see the gecko’s detached tail twitch and wiggle just like it was still attached to theContinue reading “Why Do Geckos Lose Their Tails?”
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