Your vet can give you the postoperative directions so that you can care for your pet after undergoing desexing surgery. There might be residual pain and discomfort that your pet could experience, and your vet can help in managing that. While it would depend on the type of procedure performed, there might be available painContinue reading “Caring For A Newly Neutered Or Spayed Pet”
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Is it Safe to Give Bones to Pet Dogs?
Chewing is a healthy dog habit. It keeps pet dogs mentally stimulated, entertained and exercises their teeth and jawbones. Dogs love to chew, and when giving them something to chew on, bones always come to mind. However, pet owners should be wary that bones are not safe for dogs to chew and eat. Whether rawContinue reading “Is it Safe to Give Bones to Pet Dogs?”
How To Give The Right Diet For Your Older Cat
Senior cats need a diet that is appropriate for their age. Choose a premium quality food because it contains the right nutrients for an older pet. They now have health issues and the right kind of pet food will ensure that their requirements are met. If your cat has a particular nutritional requirement, the premiumContinue reading “How To Give The Right Diet For Your Older Cat”
How To Give Your Chinchilla A Dust Bath
A dust bath is a way for chinchillas to get cleaned. A dust bath is also a time for a chinchilla to revert to its natural behavior because this is similar to its natural habitat. This type of bath keeps the chinchilla’s coat clean and smooth. It is a relaxing activity, too. When giving aContinue reading “How To Give Your Chinchilla A Dust Bath”
Foods That Are Toxic To Dogs
Our canine friends are known for having pretty strong appetites. They’re also pretty opportunistic eaters. Fido isn’t exactly shy about snapping up food from the floor or begging his humans for treats. Just be careful with what you give him. Many things are dangerous to dogs! Chocolate is one of the biggest concerns. It containsContinue reading “Foods That Are Toxic To Dogs”
Taking Your Cat To The Vet
Kitties can become very frightened on the way to their veterinary appointments. Part of this is simply the car ride. Dogs may love going for drives, but cats tend to get very scared and confused by the sound and movement. One thing that will help is making your pet’s carrier super comfy. Add some softContinue reading “Taking Your Cat To The Vet”
Should You Bathe Your Cat?
Kitties are known for being very clean. Your feline friend will take time to carefully groom herself daily. You also don’t absolutely have to bathe your cat. However, you may want to get her used to the process. That way, if your kitty ever gets something spilled on her fur, you’ll have a much easierContinue reading “Should You Bathe Your Cat?”
What To Feed Your Toy Dog Breed
There are dog owners who say that their pets, being small toy dog breeds, must have lower calorie requirements than the bigger dog breeds. This is not true. As with any other dog breed, toy dogs have basic needs like a diet that is appropriate to their age and nutritionally balanced. Dogs of the toyContinue reading “What To Feed Your Toy Dog Breed”
How To Comfort Your Arthritic Cat
Arthritis can hamper your cat’s quality of life. She may have swollen and painful joints which is why she cannot move as much as she wants to. If you want to give any medication to your cat, make sure to ask the vet first. You want to make sure that your kitty won’t have anyContinue reading “How To Comfort Your Arthritic Cat”
Cats Having Issues With The Litter Box
About ten percent of all the cats out there have problems with doing their bathroom business. There are some that altogether cease using the litter box. There are also cats who only defecate or urinate in the litter box, but will not use it for both elimination processes. Then there are those which eliminate insideContinue reading “Cats Having Issues With The Litter Box”