A dog that has warts can pass it on to other dogs, since they are infectious. Viral infections are the cause of warts, which are epidermis tumors. There are two main types of dog warts. The usual type is the one that infects old dogs. In most cases, they will become dangerous only if their [...]
Have you noticed your dog with red eyes? If you have, never take it for granted as this could be a sign of a very dangerous condition. While it may not all the time be a cause for alarm, most of the time it is, so it is best to have your dog checked by [...]
A cat with diarrhea will only need to stay with the veterinarian in extreme cases. Most of the time you will have to take the cat home and deal with the mess that the cat will be making, added to that will be the stress of taking care of a sick cat.
Although generally cats are [...]
Just as we are vulnerable to acquiring certain diseases, our dogs can also get them. And in the same way that our body feels terrible when we are sick, our pets can also feel weak and tired when they are inflicted with a disease.
One of the rather commonly affected areas in dogs is their eyes, [...]
Recently my 89 year old mother came to live with us permanently. She has clouded vision, mild dementia and isn’t about to do the things that always kept her busy, cooking, gardening, reading, crossword puzzles, etc.
We reserved a chair in our “sunroom” for her. If anyone else sits in it, she gets worried that she’s [...]
Tapeworms in dogs are parasites that invade the intestinal tract. Once there, they attach themselves to the inner walls of the intestine. Unlike hookworms, they don’t suck blood.
The cat or dog tapeworm infection is called “Dipylidium caninum”. This worm’s life cycle begins in the anus of the infected cat or dog. When the animal takes [...]
You must be tired of the squirrels in your backyard that try to get something from the bird feeders you have put there for the birds visiting your backyard but with the squirrel proof, you can be sure they will not disturb you anymore. Bird feeders squirrel proof are meant to keep the squirrels and [...]
Generally when your dog or cat gets sick in the car, it is usually due to stress and anxiety. Though also, according to veterinarians, riding in the car can stimulate the vomiting center in the brain. Here are some tips from holistic veterinarians to keep your pet from becoming one of those car sick pets:
Make [...]
Many people love their pets so much that they will feed them anything, including chocolate. “It is just a small piece of chocolate. What is the harm? The cat loves it” some people are saying.
Just because chocolate is something your cat loves, that doesn’t mean it is good for it. Chocolate has many chemicals that [...]
When you have a pet, the vet is probably one of your best friends. This is why you need to get a vet to fit your needs, a person that is well trained and with good communication skills. If you are still looking for the perfect vet for your dog, this article will help you [...]
