Health Care

Do Cats Have Allergies?

Cats can definite develop allergies or even be born with allergies just like dogs, other animals and even people. Some cats can be allergic to food, things in the environment, insect bites, etc. One of the first things you may see in your cat regarding allergies is sneezing, coughing, wheezing, itchy skin, runny eyes, itchyContinue reading “Do Cats Have Allergies?”

When to walk your dog when it’s hot outside

You have a dog in your life who needs your help in order to make the most of her time in your care and you want to make sure you are giving her plenty of opportunities to get outside when she needs to. How can you do this when it’s really hot out? Your petContinue reading “When to walk your dog when it’s hot outside”

How can you determine what your dog needs for exercise each day ?

Your dog needs plenty of exercise in order to meet her needs and you know that this is an essential part of keeping her healthy. How can you determine what she needs on a daily basis? Your pet needs you to take the time to figure out what types of exercise are appropriate for herContinue reading “How can you determine what your dog needs for exercise each day ?”

Looking after your first pocket pet

You have a pocket pet coming into your life soon and you are eager to enjoy her company. How can you look after her to the best of your ability? Your pocket pet will need you to take the time to think about what she needs from you in order to offer her plenty ofContinue reading “Looking after your first pocket pet”

Early Treatment for Degenerative Myelopathy in Dogs

Are you familiar with Degenerative Myelopathy (DM)? It is a non curable disease that affects a dog’s mobility. The disease specifically affects the spinal cord and nerves of dogs. Loss of mobility and numbness or loss of feeling in the legs is most common. This can happen to dogs of different breeds and ages. AlthoughContinue reading “Early Treatment for Degenerative Myelopathy in Dogs”

B.A.R.F. Diet For Pets

Ever heard of B.A.R.F. before? It stands for “Biologically Appropriate Raw Foods” – it’s a diet based on the principle that our cats and dogs are natural-born carnivores and have evolved to eat raw food as part of their diet. This means that our pet cats and dogs should have, as part of their diet,Continue reading “B.A.R.F. Diet For Pets”

Is it OK to Give My Pet Leftover Food?

You may be investing a lot on your beloved pet dog or cat by giving him only high-quality pet food. But if you are also giving him table food or scraps of your food, you might be ruining all your effort and investment in him. That’s because human food (including food scraps) does have aContinue reading “Is it OK to Give My Pet Leftover Food?”

Signs Of Arthritis In Dogs

How can pet owners tell that their dog is suffering from arthritis? The signs are usually subtle and if you are not familiar with your pet, you’d hardly notice that he is suffering from pain and discomfort. As the deterioration of the joints progresses, the dog may have mobility difficulties and may not be asContinue reading “Signs Of Arthritis In Dogs”

What Kind of Treats is Suggested for Gerbils?

Do you own a gerbil? If so, are you trying to figure out what to feed him including what kind of treats he can have? Your vet can help you determine what type of regular pellet food to feed your gerbil as part of a healthy diet. Your vet can also help you with decidingContinue reading “What Kind of Treats is Suggested for Gerbils?”

Is Kidney Disease In Cats Reversible?

Unfortunately, kidney disease in cats is irreversible. One common reason is that many cases are only detected when they are already in an advanced stage when it’s already too late to reverse the damage to the kidneys. The disease will eventually progress with time but affected cats can still be stable and live for aContinue reading “Is Kidney Disease In Cats Reversible?”