Getting a new pet is a big financial decision that many people take much too lightly. Pet care is more than buying supplies and feeding your pet. Unexpected health costs are enough to cause some families to give up their new family members and even euthanize them. Getting pet insurance protects you from going into […]
Feline Upper Respiratory Infection: A Common Cat Disease
Sneezing and coughing are frequent symptoms in cats, particularly in kittens. Upper respiratory infection is the most common cause of these symptoms. Feline upper respiratory infections are sometimes referred to as “cat colds.” What Causes Feline Upper Respiratory Infections? There are a number of different viruses and bacteria that can cause upper respiratory infections […]
Canine Pain: Methods of Pain Relief for Dogs
Dogs feel pain in exactly the same way as humans. Canine pain can come from many different sources and can be acute (such as post-surgical pain) or chronic (like the pain suffered from arthritis). Why Control Canine Pain? Controlling pain is important for several reasons. Pain can lead to additional health complications and slow […]
FeLV: Feline Leukemia Virus Infection in Cats
Leukemia in cats is much different than the types of leukemia that are seen in people. In cats, leukemia is caused by a virus known as the feline leukemia virus, or FeLV. How Can a Cat Owner Know If a Cat Has Feline Leukemia? Many cats that are infected with the feline leukemia virus […]
Canine Leptospirosis: Lepto in Dogs
Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease that can affect a number of different types of animals, including dogs, horses, cattle, pigs and rodents.
Dangerous Foods for Dogs: Avoid Feeding Your Dog These Foods
Most of us enjoy spoiling our dogs by sharing some of our food with them. And in most cases, this is not a big problem, as long as it is not excessive.
Pyometra: A Serious Uterine Infection in Dogs and Cats
Intact female dogs and cats are susceptible to several conditions that spayed dogs and cats are not. Pyometra is one of these conditions.
Canine Parvovirus: A Potentially Fatal Threat to Your Dog
Canine parvovirus is most serious in puppies and young dogs. It causes severe bloody diarrhea and vomiting and can be fatal. Vaccination is available.
Is Heartworm Prevention Medicine Necessary for Your Dog?
Heartworms can cause heart disease and other serious symptoms, including death. Heartworm prevention is simple, effective, safe and highly recommended.
Hookworm Infections in Dogs, Cats and Humans
Hookworms are common parasites for both dogs and cats, with kittens and puppies being particularly susceptible. Besides possessing the ability to make our pets sick, hookworms also have the ability to infect humans as well.
Review of Fur Shui: An Introduction to Animal Feng Shui
Fur Shui: An Introduction to Animal Feng Shui is a delightful little book. It is fun to read and gives a brief overview of using feng shui to improve life for you and your dog, cat or other animals.
Tapeworms in Dogs and Cats: A Common Pet Parasite
Tapeworms are one of the most common types of worms seen in dogs and cats. They are parasites that live in the intestinal tract of infected animals.
