Heartworm problems in cats are dangerous but luckily it is really easy to prevent or treat this health issue with the help of your preferred vet or the nearest animal clinic. Your preferred vet must create a heartworm prevention program specifically for your beloved furry feline friend. Discussing this heartworm preventive program with your preferredContinue reading “How You Can Prevent Heartworm Disease in Your Cat”
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Avoid Giving Your Dog a Chance to Dominate the Pack
Are you letting your dog dominate your own “pack”, the entire household? Anxiety can kick in when the dog feels like stepping up and when he has to dominate as well as lead the entire pack. He might feel uneasy because of the new role where he needs to keep everyone, including you the petContinue reading “Avoid Giving Your Dog a Chance to Dominate the Pack”
Ways To Protect Your Pet From Fleas
Fleas are small wingless parasites that thrive on the blood of warm-blooded mammals like dogs, cats, and even humans. These creepy crawlers are very irritating, and if left untreated, may result in serious problems. Pet owners whose pets are allergic to flea saliva should be wary of these parasites since their bite can trigger extremeContinue reading “Ways To Protect Your Pet From Fleas”
Heartworms in Dogs
Dogs are at a high risk of getting heartworms. Dogs can acquire heartworms from mosquito bites. A mosquito gets the parasites from an infected animal and transfers the larvae to another animal. The larvae move to the heart until they mature and eventually cause severe damage to the heart and lungs. An affected dog usuallyContinue reading “Heartworms in Dogs”
Gum Disease In Dogs
Did you know that as many as 80 percent of dogs over the age of three have gum disease? Gum disease is painless and asymptomatic at first. However, as it progresses, the bacteria can spread from your dog’s mouth to his vital organs, via his bloodstream. Left unchecked, gum disease can cause or contribute toContinue reading “Gum Disease In Dogs”
Plants that Are Not Pomeranian Friendly
Do you own a Pomeranian or other breed of canine? If so, did y9ou know that there are certain plants and flowers that could cause harm to your dog if swallowed? Your vet can give you a list of plants that you should avoid keeping inside or outside of your home. There are nearly 700Continue reading “Plants that Are Not Pomeranian Friendly”
Can My American Curl Cat Drink Milk?
You may have seen television shows, comic strips, and other stories featuring cats drinking milk or being given a warm bowl of milk. This could be misleading as cats really shouldn’t drink milk since it could be hard for them to digest. Some younger cats or kittens are able to digest milk, however, it isContinue reading “Can My American Curl Cat Drink Milk?”
Sunburn in Horses
Just like humans, horses are prone to sunburn, too, most especially when the weather is hot. While sunburn affects all types of horses in general, light-colored horses such as Pintos, are at high risk. Sunburn manifests as redness, patches of hair loss, or peeling of the horse’s non-pigmented areas such as the back, eyes andContinue reading “Sunburn in Horses”
Improve Your Dog’s Coat Quality With 3 Easy Tips
How is your dog’s coat of fur looking recently? Our canine companions aren’t quite as good as cats when it comes to self-grooming. You can help. Here are three easy tips to help your dog’s coat look as good as possible: Feed a great diet. It’s as simple as that! When your dog gets properContinue reading “Improve Your Dog’s Coat Quality With 3 Easy Tips”
Socializing A Timid Hedgehog
Are you considering adopting a hedgehog? These prickly little pets are very cute, and have certainly charmed their fair share of the internet. However, they really are very shy. Hedgehogs roll themselves into little balls when they are scared. This is cute, but it’s more important to realize that this means your pet feels threatened.Continue reading “Socializing A Timid Hedgehog”
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