Health Care

Swollen Eye in Keeshond

Dogs, big and small, have been known to get eye injuries from playing the yard, playing with other pets or other dogs, and even when going for a walk outdoors. Whether your Keeshond is in a fight or he just gets dirt in his eye, if you notice the eye is swollen, bruised or appearsContinue reading “Swollen Eye in Keeshond”

Ways Heartworm Disease Can Be Transmitted to Persian Cats

Heartworms can affect cats in the same way (and sometimes more severe ways) that heartworms affect dogs. Heartworm disease is a serious and potentially fatal disease in most breeds of cats including the Persian cat. Heartworms are capable of invading the heart, lungs and blood vessels of your cat. The disease, if not caught early,Continue reading “Ways Heartworm Disease Can Be Transmitted to Persian Cats”

Don’t Give Raw or Cooked Bones To Your Pet – Experts Say

Various veterinarian associations do not recommend giving raw or cooked bones to your pet. The bones may break apart and can cause internal injury to your pet dog or cat. If the splinter is stuck in the internal organs, it might require surgery as well as pain to your pet. There are other pet foodContinue reading “Don’t Give Raw or Cooked Bones To Your Pet – Experts Say”

Possible Indications Your Samoyed may have Degenerative Myelopathy

Did you know that Degenerative Myelopathy (DM) is a serious disease that affects a variety of breeds including Chesapeake Bay Retrievers, German Shepherds, Corgis and even Samoyeds? Call your vet if you notice your Samoyed or other breed Canine having trouble moving especially in the backend, give your vet a call. Your dog’s inability toContinue reading “Possible Indications Your Samoyed may have Degenerative Myelopathy”

Does Your Airedale Have Epilepsy?

Only a professional veterinarian can tell you if your Airedale Terrier or other breed canine has epilepsy. If your dog is overcome with sudden or periodic seizures, call your vet. Like human seizures, canine seizures are believed to be related to the miscommunication of neurons in the cerebrum of the brain. Your vet will needContinue reading “Does Your Airedale Have Epilepsy?”

Tips To Protect Your Pet’s Paws

Of equal importance to a dog are its paws as feet and hands are to humans. There will be difficulty in enjoying and performing daily activities like a run in the dog park, a casual walk, and even digging a hole if there is an injury of any kind to the paws. Learning to keepContinue reading “Tips To Protect Your Pet’s Paws”

Miliary Dermatitis: A Common Skin Problem In Cats

Miliary Dermatitis is a skin problem that is common in cats. These are lesions found on the skin of a cat, like millet seeds. They appear in your cat’s skin like tiny, round skin bumps thus the name. Cat with this condition has a lesion that is red and raised, and often there might alsoContinue reading “Miliary Dermatitis: A Common Skin Problem In Cats”

Bruxism (Tooth Grinding) In Cats

If you notice your cat grinding his teeth frequently, try to look inside his mouth and check if there are any noticeable problems or issues. Bruxism, the technical term for this behavior, can be done by cats that are experiencing mouth sores, decaying or broken teeth, a wound in the mouth or there may beContinue reading “Bruxism (Tooth Grinding) In Cats”

The Difference Between American Staffordshire Terrier And The Staffordshire Bull Terrier

The American Staffordshire Terrier (Am Staff) and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier (Staffie) are two distinct and separate breeds. The Staffie is highly intelligent and affectionate. They make ideal pets for children. However, the breed’s strength and willpower will require an experienced owner who can train him adequately and keep him on a tight rein consistentlyContinue reading “The Difference Between American Staffordshire Terrier And The Staffordshire Bull Terrier”

Pet Tooth Brushing How-Tos

Having a regular toothbrush schedule for your pets will help in keeping their teeth bacteria- and plaque-free. A home periodontal cleaning schedule is recommended to start while they are still young so that they will learn to accommodate the practice. There are specially made toothbrushes that are for pets, which have softer bristles than theContinue reading “Pet Tooth Brushing How-Tos”