The Afghan hound may be known for his speed and ability to hunt by sight, but this regal “King of Dogs” is also known for his luxurious physique. The Afghan hound is considered to be one of the most ancient dog breeds. Its sturdy, slender, and sleek physique has made him the ultimate runway modelContinue reading “King of Dogs – The Afghan Hound”
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Why Do Cats Get Miliary Dermatitis?
One of the common skin problems of cats is military dermatitis. This is characterized by lesions and tiny skin bumps. These bumps look like millet seeds, from where the name was derived. A cat suffering from military dermatitis has red lesions on its back, as well as crusting on the skin. Lice, mites, fleas, foodContinue reading “Why Do Cats Get Miliary Dermatitis?”
Brushing Your Cat
Do you brush your cat? If not, you may want to start. Fluffy is pretty good about cleaning her fur, but she can use some help in this area. One reason to brush your kitty is that it will remove dead fur from her coat. You’ll not only find less hair everywhere, you’ll also haveContinue reading “Brushing Your Cat”
Prevent Cats Like the Maine Coon from Tracking Dirt into the House
Cats like the Maine Coon often enjoy spending time outside and usually track in dirt through the house once they’re ready to come back in. If this is the case, ask your vet about using pet wipes to keep your cat clean. You can purchase pet wipes at most pet stores. Pet wipes work aContinue reading “Prevent Cats Like the Maine Coon from Tracking Dirt into the House”
How Much Food Is Enough For Your Pet?
Food for pets often comes with a label at the back that indicates a feeding guide or how much you should feed your pet according to his stage in life. However, you should still learn that aside from the life stage, there are still other factors coming into play on how much you should giveContinue reading “How Much Food Is Enough For Your Pet?”
Fleas in Pets
Fleas are blood-sucking parasites that affect most pets, such as dogs and cats. Pets may get flea infection from other animals or their immediate environment. A severe flea infestation can cause anemia which can be fatal, especially in puppies and kittens. Fleas can cause itchiness to infected pets. However, fleas can cause skin allergies forContinue reading “Fleas in Pets”
Snake Bites in Alpacas
Did you know that snakes will attack just about anything that it believes to be a threat it including an unknowing alpaca? If your alpaca has been bitten by a snake, call your vet immediately. Snake bites can be serious and even life threatening if not discovered and treated right away. Symptoms of a snakeContinue reading “Snake Bites in Alpacas”
Injury to Pug’s Eye
Your Pug’s eye health or the eye health of any canine breed is a very important part of your dog’s overall health. Talk to your vet if you suspect your Pug has scratched or injured his eye in some way. Your Pug may develop an eye irritation from an eyelash or some other type ofContinue reading “Injury to Pug’s Eye”
Important Predisposing Factors Of Urinary Tract Infection In Pets
Pet cats and dogs can suffer from urinary tract infections at any time in their lives. Knowing the common predisposing factors can go a long way in protecting your pet against the problem. Here are the most common ways that pets may acquire urinary tract infection: Bacteria that get picked up by your pets fromContinue reading “Important Predisposing Factors Of Urinary Tract Infection In Pets”
Grooming Problems Of Chinchillas
Like cats, chinchillas have fastidious grooming habits. They spend a good portion of their day keeping themselves clean. Chinchillas are known for having a distinct odor even when they’re fixed. But with a well-maintained enclosure and placing the enclosure in a room with proper ventilation, these odors can be minimized. Even if they have theContinue reading “Grooming Problems Of Chinchillas”
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