Do you have an active and social cat that suddenly changed its behavior for some reason? A social cat that for some reason abruptly loved to hide from people and everyone else could be a sign of a problem. Cats are masters in terms of enduring pain as well as masking or hiding their realContinue reading “Signs Your Uber-Friendly Cat is Sick”
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What To Do If Your Cat Doesn’t Use The Litter Box
A cat’s behavior can be a telltale sign of a medical problem that may require further assessment by a veterinarian. A cat that refuses to defecate in its litter box should be brought to a veterinary clinic to be examined thoroughly. A clinical impression of either feline lower urinary tract disease or FLUTD or aContinue reading “What To Do If Your Cat Doesn’t Use The Litter Box”
Dominance Issues In Pets
Are you one of those dog owners who allow their pet dog to sleep on the bed or couch? Allowing your beloved dog to sleep on the couch or your bed could ignite his pursuit of dominance in your household. Dominance is an innate instinct in dogs, especially for a so-called “pack leader” to restContinue reading “Dominance Issues In Pets”
Microchipping your Cat
Microchipping your cat is another way of providing your cat with portable ID. If you’ve just purchased or adopted your cat call your vet to set up an initial exam. Your cat may need a vaccine and he may need a microchip. Your vet can scan your cat to see if he has a microchipContinue reading “Microchipping your Cat”
Bernese Mountain Dog
Are you familiar with the Bernese Mountain dog? He’s a large dog with a sturdy frame, calm disposition, confident temperament and dedicated work ethic. It is thought the mountain dog is a result of Switzerland’s native flock-guarding dog mating with the Mastiffs of the invading Romans. Due to its size, the dog has been usedContinue reading “Bernese Mountain Dog”
Litter Box Problems in Cats
Training your pet cat to use the litter box is one of the basics in cat training. However, there are times when a cat will not use the litter box. One reason for avoidance is that the cat might be having a hard time accessing the litter box because of a health condition. Cats haveContinue reading “Litter Box Problems in Cats”
Potentially Unhealthy Ingredients in Pet Food
Not all pet food products are created equal, even if many of them are high-quality pet food, so you need to constantly check the ingredients or pet food labels. Just one or two ingredients in high-quality pet food can wreak havoc in your pet’s body or health. The following are just some of the ingredientsContinue reading “Potentially Unhealthy Ingredients in Pet Food”
Leaving Your Dog Out in the Daytime
Should you leave your dog outdoors during the day? If so, there are a few things you may want to keep in mind. Make sure that you provide your dog with easy access to fresh, clean water and food. Make sure the food and water is accessible, yet in a safe place that won’t attractContinue reading “Leaving Your Dog Out in the Daytime”
What to do if Your Dog is Lost
If your dog goes missing the first thing you should do is not panic and instead put together a plan of action. Having a plan of action in place ahead of time just in case your dog gets lost or goes missing can help save time. First, begin your search immediately. If you saw himContinue reading “What to do if Your Dog is Lost”
Ways to Freshen Your Cat’s Breath
Have you noticed that your cat has bad breath? If so, call and make an appointment for your cat to be seen by your vet. Bad breath may signal that your cat needs her teeth cleaned or it could signal an underlying health issue. Bad breath in cats can be a sign of gum disease,Continue reading “Ways to Freshen Your Cat’s Breath”