Caring for your dog can be difficult at times. Not only will they require food, grooming, and training, but your dog also requires medical care. Unfortunately, you may not realize veterinary care is essential for not only treating health issues, but also for preventing health issues. While surprising to learn, there are many parasites that can affect your dog's health and wellness and many of these parasites can be prevented. This guide will help you understand 3 common parasites and how to protect your dog from them.
6 December 2018
Your dog isn't able to verbally communicate with you with words, so it's important for you to pay attention to other ways your dog may be telling you that he isn't feeling well or is in pain. Some changes or mannerisms may be noticeable, but other may require you to pay a little more attention. Read on for some signs to look for that would indicate that your dog is in pain.
30 November 2018
Scratching is a natural instinct for a cat. Cats start scratching when they are only a few months old. Cat scratching, although a natural instinct for cats, can be damaging to your home. Luckily, there are steps you can take to stop and control how and where your cat scratches. #1 Keep Your Cat's Claws Trimmed The first thing you need to do to limit the damage from your cat's scratching is to keep their claws trimmed.
28 November 2018
If you have had your cat for many years and they are getting to be a senior, you might notice that they are slowing down quite a bit. While some slowing down is normal with age, it is also important to know about arthritis in cats. Knowing the facts about this condition can help to ensure that you take the best possible care of your cat, particularly if they do indeed have arthritis.
20 November 2018
Are you looking for a new veterinarian to care for your dog in the coming years? Here are a few important questions to ask when choosing a vet to work with. What Kinds of Animals Do You Care For? It's important to find out what types of animals prospective veterinarians care for to ensure that they have the experience and knowledge necessary to provide your dog with proper care as it ages.
16 November 2018
When your puppy is sick, you might feel the effects too. Fortunately, there are very few illnesses that can spread from animals to humans and canine influenza, or dog flu, is not one of them. It's best to know the signs of this type of flu so that you'll know how to handle it when your pooch is affected, so read on to learn more. What is Canine Influenza? Two different strains of dog flu have been discovered.
12 November 2018
If your pet has been struggling with health issues or has sustained a serious injury, you have two or three choices ahead of you. You could choose to treat the illness or injury, you could choose not to treat it, or you could choose to put your pet to sleep with euthanasia. Facing this decision as a pet owner is challenging, especially when you are feeling emotional or overwhelmed. If you are not sure if putting your pet to sleep is the right choice, take the following considerations into account.
6 November 2018
