If you are dealing with your pet cat’s inappropriate elimination, you should try placing two litter boxes side-by-side. This is based on the fact that some cats like to use different litter boxes for urination and defecation. Animal behaviorists believe that this has something to do with the cat’s desire to separate and conceal scentsContinue reading “Why Side-by-Side Litter Boxes Can Help Address Inappropriate Elimination In Cats”
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Trimming Your Pet’s Nails — Tools Of The Trade
Nail trimming is an essential part of a pet dog’s grooming regimen, together with hair brushing, tooth brushing, nail trimming, and cleaning tear stains. It is important for a dog to get used to having his nails trimmed as early as possible. While walking on rough surfaces can help keep a dog’s nails well-trimmed, manyContinue reading “Trimming Your Pet’s Nails — Tools Of The Trade”
Practical Options If You Can’t Afford Your Cat
Having a pet is a big responsibility. Taking care of them also means that we have to allocate a certain sum of money to make sure their needs are met. Sometimes this can prove to be financially stressful especially when budget is tight. There are going to be times when our pet cat has needsContinue reading “Practical Options If You Can’t Afford Your Cat”
Pros And Cons of Radioactive Iodine Therapy For Feline Hyperthyroidism
Among the various treatment options for hyperthyroidism in cats, radioactive iodine therapy is considered by many experts as the best treatment option. It works by destroying the tumor that is causing the hyperactivity of the thyroid gland without causing any damage to the tissues that surround the thyroid gland. However, it has its pros andContinue reading “Pros And Cons of Radioactive Iodine Therapy For Feline Hyperthyroidism”
Trimming Your Cat’s Claws
Have you noticed your cat’s claws have become particularly sharp? If so then it may be time to trim them. If you aren’t comfortable trimming your cat’s claws then you may want to ask your vet office if a tech or the vet will do it. This often costs either an office visit or aContinue reading “Trimming Your Cat’s Claws”
Keeping your dog content in your care
You have a dog in your care who needs your help to stay happy and healthy. How can you help her to stay content? Your pet needs to be able to feel at ease in your care and this means that she will be on the lookout for fun ways to spend her time thatContinue reading “Keeping your dog content in your care”
Keep Your Dog Safe From Cleaning Products
Owning a dog, especially a puppy, is just like having a toddler that is ever so curious about the surroundings. Your young furry friend would spend a lot of time playing with you, but he will likely explore his environment whenever he gets bored. To be fair, a young pup does not want to getContinue reading “Keep Your Dog Safe From Cleaning Products”
Aspirin Toxicity in Cats: What are the Symptoms?
Both cats and dogs are prone to aspirin toxicity, but cats are a lot more susceptible to it than dogs. Cats lack the needed enzyme that will break down the salicylic acid in aspirin. Salicylic acid is the converted form of aspirin once it is inside the gastrointestinal tract of cats. Without the proper enzymeContinue reading “Aspirin Toxicity in Cats: What are the Symptoms?”
UTI Infections in Large Dogs
A UTI stands for a urinary tract infection and it’s a common infection in dogs of all sizes including large dogs. There are some general signs that your dog may have a UTI. Those include the inability to urinate or passing small amounts at a time, blood in the urine, leaking of urine, frequent urination,Continue reading “UTI Infections in Large Dogs”
Meeting The Housing Needs Of Pet Rabbits
A hutch is a place where rabbits are housed. Depending on your pet’s living conditions, a hutch may be placed indoors or outdoors. Pet rabbits that are housed indoors but allowed to spend some time outdoors should also have an outdoor hutch. Considering that pet rabbits can be exposed to lots of potential predators outside,Continue reading “Meeting The Housing Needs Of Pet Rabbits”
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