For many people, dealing with their pet’s bad breath is just part of pet ownership. But, unfortunately, dogs with dental disease are at a higher risk for heart disease. How can you help to make sure your pet is not one of those destined to be on heart medication? Most of us understand the importance [...]
1) With dazzling colors on the trees and harvest festivals abounding, many people love the autumn season. But, with many holidays and cooling temperatures, the fall could contain some potential dangers to pets. 2) Of course, many foods served at this time of year cause some of the biggest problems. An example is chocolate during [...]
Pets are living longer thanks to advances in veterinary care, diagnostics, and earlier intervention. But the key to enjoying our “senior” pets lies not only in extending their life span, but in helping them enjoy their later years to the fullest. Like people, dogs and cats are prone to debilitating ailments as they age. Kidney [...]
Your home is a haven and a place of safety for you and for your pet. But, inside every house are poisons, dangers, and hazards that can injure your dog or cat. Here are some helpful tips to help keep your pet safe and out of the emergency room! The two kittens raced around the [...]
Your dog’s ears are like flowers! Look at the inside of your dog’s ear (pinna)…and have a sniff! Normal healthy ears should be: Carnation pink Smell sweet (or of not much, anyway) Clean Signs of possible problems (like foreign objects in the canal or ears infections) include: Bright red skin inside the ears Bad smells [...]
Vets now have a vaccine to protect cats against the FIV virus that causes feline immunodeficiency disease syndrome. This virus is in the same family as the human HIV but CANNOT infect people. The virus in cats is transmitted by fighting and biting. Outdoor cats are therefore exposed to infection. Current recommendations for cat owners [...]
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