Dog bites are serious injuries, especially for children. Avoid a tragedy and learn these simple dog bite prevention tips you can easily teach your kids.
Springtime Dangers for Dogs and Cats
There are numerous dangers for dogs and cats that occur in the spring of the year.
Hairballs in Cats: When Normal Turns Dangerous
Most people think that hairballs in cats are normal. And to some extent, they are. But they can also become dangerous or be a sign of illness in cats.
Lyme Disease in Dogs
Lyme disease is a common problem in some parts of the United States. Lyme disease can infect both dogs and people. The disease requires the bite of a tick to be transmitted. What Are the Symptoms of Lyme Disease in Dogs The most common symptoms seen in canine Lyme disease are: swollen painful joints lameness […]
Food Supplements for Cats with Feline Heart Disease
Cats with dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), a heart disease that weakens the heart muscle, may benefit from supplements containing taurine, carnitine and CoQ10.
Taurine for Cats: Does Your Cat Need a Taurine Supplement?
Taurine is an essential nutrient for your cat. If your cat’s diet is deficient in taurine, he will need a supplement.
Heartworm Medicine in Dogs: Myths and Misconceptions
Heartworm medicine in dogs is an important part of good preventive health care. Learn about the common myths and misconceptions about canine heartworm medicine.
Canine Heartworm Disease Treatment
Canine heartworm disease is a parasitic infection caused by a worm that lives in the heart and blood vessels. Learn about heartworm disease treatment in dogs.
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.
