You might have heard before that not all pet foods are created equal. There are dog foods that are made of higher quality in terms of wholesome as well as premium ingredients. Meanwhile, low-quality pet food usually contains fillers that have low or zero nutrients, or worse, are artificial and not good for your pet’sContinue reading “How to Pick the Right Food for Your Pet Dog”
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Common Shell Problems In Turtles And Tortoises
The shell of turtles and tortoises have two parts — an upper part known as the dorsal shell and the bottom part which is know as the plastron. Some of the most common problems that affect shells of pet turtles and tortoises include the following: Shedding of the shell The shell of turtles and tortoisesContinue reading “Common Shell Problems In Turtles And Tortoises”
Hyperthyroidism Treatment In Cats — Radioactive Iodine-131
Hyperthyroidism is fairly common among senior felines. The condition develops when there is too much thyroid hormone produced by the thyroid gland which can eventually result in increased metabolism. Hyperthyroidism may be caused by the presence of an adenoma (usually a benign tumor) on the thyroid. In some cases however, the tumor can be malignant.Continue reading “Hyperthyroidism Treatment In Cats — Radioactive Iodine-131”
Glaucoma in Ferrets
Glaucoma is an eye illness that is associated with mainly people, but did you know animals can develop this too? Ferrets, especially, have been known to develop eye illnesses such as glaucoma. So what is glaucoma? It is a common disease of the eye that can cause increased pressure within the eyeball. This often willContinue reading “Glaucoma in Ferrets”
Is your cat malnourished?
Cats that don’t have a complete and balanced diet or is finicky about their food can become prone to malnutrition. But there are many ways also to avoid this problem and maintain your cat’s ideal body weight. a. Heat your pet’s food for a few seconds in the microwave to bring out the flavors andContinue reading “Is your cat malnourished?”
Crate Training Dogs
Crate training is often done from an early age to help encourage additional training in the future. The crate can be an excellent tool for further training as the dog grows older. Common uses for crate training include introducing dogs into the home for the first time. The dog can go into the crate whenContinue reading “Crate Training Dogs”
Dogs that Constantly Lick at Their Paws stantly Licking Paws
It can be common behavior for dogs to lick at their paws as this is often a way to clean the paws. Dogs may also lick at their paws to find scents and tastes of where they’ve been. However, when your dog is excessively licking the paws and even chewing or biting at the pawsContinue reading “Dogs that Constantly Lick at Their Paws stantly Licking Paws”
URI’s in Cats
You may be familiar with UTI’s in cats, which are urinary tract infections, but are you familiar with URI’s in cats? UTI’s are very common and can cause frequent urination and drinking of water. These are often treated with antibiotics and heal quickly. A URI, however, is completely different. This refers to an Upper RespiratoryContinue reading “URI’s in Cats”
Choking in Dogs
Small dogs can choke if they aren’t careful with how they chew and swallow their food. Large dogs can choke too, but the chokes are seen more often in the smaller canines. Dogs like to put things in their mouth to taste, smell, and find out what they are and where they’ve been. Sadly, manyContinue reading “Choking in Dogs”
Do Pregnant Canines Need Prenatal Care?
If your dog is pregnant or you are planning to breed her, make sure you talk with your vet first and put a plan together for your dog’s pregnancy. It would be ideal for you to take your dog to the vet throughout the pregnancy to ensure your dog and the pups are doing well.Continue reading “Do Pregnant Canines Need Prenatal Care?”
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