Pets

Equine muscle release therapy is a whole-body technique that, like accupressure, relies on the guidance of energy throughout the horse's body by directing energy through a special pattern of...

Panacur is an anti-parasitic medicine used to remove worms from the gastrointestinal tract. Panacur is the trade name for the drug fenbendazole and is manufactured by Intervet-Scherring Plough. ...

Pet owners love their cats, there's not doubt. Evidence of cats as pets dates back 8000 years, even before the Egyptians depicted cats in tomb wall paintings. But like the children we eventually...

Baby birds generally eat whatever their parents are having for dinner because the parent must regurgitate its food into the mouths of its offspring. Birds, when they are born, are not capable of...

Mustang horses originate in North America. Native Americans used mustang horses for many purposes including labor, hunting, fighting and transportation. Today, horse enthusiasts often use mustangs...

Your cat suffers from serious dehydration and has been diagnosed with feline Chronic Renal Failure (CRF)--a difficult diagnosis for you and your cat. Whatever methods you choose to treat your...

Epilepsy is a term used to describe a condition characterized by recurring seizures. There is no cure for epilepsy in dogs but the seizures can be controlled with drugs and through proper nutrition.

A chihuahua puppy should have high-quality protein and vegetables in food as close to a natural canine diet as possible. Because small dogs are not big eaters, it is easy to make their dog food at...

Neutering your pet rabbit can have several health, and behavioral benefits for both males and females. The recommended age for neutering a rabbit is after 6 months, but before 2 years of age.

While both contain the same principle ingredient, there are major differences in the makeup and uses of table salt and aquarium salt.

Magnesium malate is a mineral supplement included in many multivitamin supplements for dogs. Malate refers to malic acid, which is found in fruits and vegetables. Malic acid is used in magnesium...

When buying a pet gerbil, it is important to know the sex of the animal, especially if you intend to buy more than one. Accidentally buying one male and one female could result in unwanted gerbil...

Methods of gathering horse sperm vary. One method uses a dummy mare with an artificial vagina to "trick" a male horse and collect the sperm.

Feral cats have become a prevalent problem in many parts of the world. The history of feral cats dates back to the 15th century, when cats were turned loose to help control rodent populations in...

Eye problems are common in dogs, with ulcers being the second most common dog eye problem after cataracts. Ulcers appearing on the eye are called corneal ulcers and appear when damage or disease...

Cattle warts are a chronic condition affecting millions of cattle worldwide. Caused by the papillomatomavirus, the warts appear mainly on the heads and necks of cattle under 2 years old. The...

Hair loss is one of the most common health conditions facing dog owners. Shedding is a fact of life for dogs, but when it goes beyond seasonal hair loss, further investigation is necessary. Hair...

Even the most enthusiastic pet lover will admit that dog smell is an annoying odor that can be difficult to eliminate. Using a combination approach that treats the animal and the surrounding areas...

Laws govern the testing of human products on animals for harm and effectiveness. Some laws limit the abuse to animals, while some encourage testing. Animal activists are against such testing,...

House training a puppy can be a challenging experience. House training when it is cold outside may be even more challenging, but it can be accomplished. Although the puppy may not tolerate cold...

Feline constipation can happen to cats of any age, even newborn kittens. Symptoms of cat constipation include a cat not wanting to be touched around the abdomen, a distended abdomen and passing...

Painted turtles are a lively terrapin species native to southern Canada, the United States and northern Mexico. Living in ponds and other slow-moving, muddy water sources, painted turtles have...

Wood pellets are an efficient and inexpensive means to provide a dense and absorbent bedding in a horse stall. Wood pellets help minimize the horses' exposure to moisture and odors from waste. A...

If you have goats, you know how hard they can be on everything within reach, and how difficult it can be to hold them for milking or other maintenance. Building a stand will help you solve both...

Mange is a condition that both cats and dogs can get. It is often caused by fleas or mites, which irritate the skin and cause it to be red, itchy and flaky. The fleas or mites also get into the...

Canine Addison's Disease is caused by the failure of the adrenal glands to produce cortisone and aldestorone. While the disease can be fatal it should not be considered an automatic death...

Dogs want to put anything and everything in their mouths. It is only natural for them to chew on things, whether it is an old shoe, a doggie toy or even a garden hose lying around outside. For dog...

If you have a cat that actually tolerates or enjoys baths, you can treat it to homemade soaps that will brighten its coat, as well as keep its skin clear and fleas away. Ensure that you only use...

Tresaderm is a prescription medicated drop available from your veterinarian. Despite its effectiveness at treating bacterial skin or ear infections in dogs and cats, Tresaderm poses a risk for...

In cats, cataracts exist when there is opacity in the eye's lens rather than the original translucency. Because the lens has become opaque, transmission of light to the eye's retina may become...

Cats that have neurological issues might undergo a CT scan to look at the soft tissue for problems. CT scans reveal the internal tissue in gray scale coloring. This allows the veterinarian to see...

As a cat sitter you should know that without bonding and liability insurance, you put yourself at risk for lawsuits or even arrest. Bonding provides a guarantee of performance and protects your...

Whenever Disney releases a new film, collectors have a field day as millions of toys, clothing, DVDs and other related merchandise appear in stores around the world. In 2003, even aquarists got...

Wild baby birds that have fallen out of their nest are incredibly vulnerable and require delicate care. The best course of action when you find an abandoned baby bird is to take it to a vet or...

Heartworm disease (Dirofilaria immitis) affects both dogs and cats. The parasite infects the mosquito when it bites an infected animal and uses it as an intermediary host, offloading its larva...

Cats are wonderful pets. When they curl up in your lap, purring their contentment, there is little else that is more soothing. As with people, cats can suffer from various ailments, no matter how...

The Manchester terrier, a small brown and black dog, is a sporting terrier. According to the Manchester Terrier Club, this alert, athletic dog is ancestor to other breeds such as the Australian...

Cancer of the spleen in dogs occurs primarily in dogs between the ages of nine and eleven years old. German shepherds have a propensity to develop cancer of the spleen. The medical term for...

The spleen is the organ that stores blood and also guards against infections. In dogs, the spleen is tongue-shaped and located next to the liver. The spleen is vulnerable to cancer, especially...

Aquatic plants and animals contribute to making an aquarium or pond a healthy, balanced ecosystem. Plants will remove toxins and purify the water, while snails and bottom feeders can be used to...

Asthma is an uncomfortable and frightening, but not uncommon, ailment in both cats and dogs. Bronchial asthma is a result of obstructed airways when the bronchi (air passages inside the lungs)...

The canine thyroid is responsible for regulating the body's metabolic rate, or rate at which the dog's body burns calories through use of the hormone thyroxine. Hyperthyroidism occurs when the...

In the United States it is almost impossible to adopt a chimpanzee for a pet. Because chimps are wild animals that cannot be completely tamed and because they are so much stronger than humans,...

Leg nerve problems in dogs can be quite difficult to diagnose due to the nature of the disease. If trauma to the limb is not apparent, it may take a number of veterinary procedures to provide the...

Veterinarians regularly use clobetasol propionate to treat dogs. Clobetasol propionate is a high-potency synthetic corticosteroid available as a gel, spray, emollient, foam, and cream, and the...

Tadpoles are also known as polliwogs and pollywiggles, and they are the completely aquatic form of a frog or toad. There are five main families of tadpoles that species can be categorized into...

Thyroxine is a prescription medication used to treat hypothryoidism or a deficiency of thyroid hormones in dogs. Despite its effectiveness, Thyroxine poses a risk for side effects in some pets.

Ducks are banded for a number of reasons. The Harvest Information Program (HIP) for Migratory Birds uses data gleaned from ducks with bands for aerial surveys designed to keep track of wintering...

Knowing when to euthanize a beloved cat can be a devastating problem for pet owners. This difficult decision can be compounded by doubts and guilty feelings if caregivers have unanswered...

The umbrella bird is found in Central and South American rainforests and is one of the largest birds in the cotinga bird family. The umbrella bird features several unique identifying characteristics.