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You've just gotten the heartbreaking news that your puppy has parvo. What do you do now? To leave them at the vet is incredibly expensive with no guarantees and nobody will be there to tend to...
My dog is skittish whenever there are loud noises such as fireworks, storms with thunder and lightening, or trucks backfiring. If you have this same problem and don't know what to do with your...
With the cold weather and cranked-up heat—comes the dry and itchy skin—and with the dry and itchy skin—comes the moisturizers. But while you’re protecting your own skin—you might want to think...
To control seizures depends on how severe it is. My dog suffered from seizures. Some dogs get them everyday, and must be get seizure medications to help control them. If your dog suffers from mild...
First you need to understand what is causing them pain, to treat pain in dogs. As dogs get older, arthritis, back discs can become a problem for them. Obviously you're not a vet, but there are...
If you own a dog, you're probably going to go through some skin episodes including dry/flaking skin, canine acne/boils, and fur chewing. This article describes the steps owners can take to reduce...
We have become increasingly aware that life is full of emergency situations. They range from illnesses and minor power outages to catastrophic storms. Animal lovers should take a few precautions...
To show love to a dog, you got to be a dog person to begin with. If you're thinking about getting a dog, or new to owning a dog, they do need love. Just like kids and people, dogs need love too....
Pets are so incorporated into the family that it is easy to forget that foods loved by the people members, even ones healthy for humans, might make our cats and dogs deathly ill. Cat and Dog...
Dog ear infection can be quite common in pets. Ear infection in a dog is critical and they need treatment. The infection can become worse, and cause quite a bit of pain for your pet. Identifying...
Preventative maintenance and keeping your pet healthy starts with you. Knowing how to perform a simple monthly home exam and the red flags to look for can help minimize vet visits—as well as let...
It's important to promote good dog health in your loved pet. Dog health problems occur quite frequently from misuse of dog diet, and lack of exercise. A dog's health is much more sensitive than...
Dogs tend to get arthritis as they get older. Dealing with arthritis in dogs can be stressful, especially when they are in pain and discomfort. Arthritis can definitely cause a dog pain, and it's...
Everyone's talking about health care costs these days—but sometimes they can be even more exorbitant when your pet gets sick. If you've ever left the vet's office thinking, “I spend more on my...
Dealing with a sick dog is very important and something not to ignore. When dogs get sick, it's differently than when we people get sick. A lot of times it's really not a big deal. Supporting good...
It's definitely something to keep your eye on. Most the time when your dogs stool is loose, it's not a big deal. Just like humans, it happens to dogs. So many worry that it can be something very...
If you have an animal and it goes outside during the day, and comes in at night, there is a big chance it could carry in fleas. A flea collar alone can’t fight off a big mass of fleas. These fleas...
When on the road with your pet, an emergency could arise just like it could at home—and being prepared could make all the difference. The following are ways to be ready for pet travel...
All pet parents want their dog to be happy and healthy. The unexpected will arise, but you if you follow a few simple steps, most problems are avoidable.
Dog skin problems can be quite common. Dogs have extremely sensitive skin. Even more so than humans, so it's definitely something to take into account. Feeding them good foods and giving them...
Moving your cat to a new home can be a smooth transition for you and your pet. You can prevent your cat from running away if you take time to acclimate her.
The two most noticeable signs of sickness in a rabbit are lethargy and feces that are smaller than normal, very soft, very dry or nonexistent. Get to know your rabbit well so that you will also...
Is all that doggy fur driving you insane? You love your best friend but don't love the shedding fur that comes with him. So what is a dog-lover to do? Below are some tips on dealing with a...
You just found out your cat is pregnant and you don't know what to do.It can be very stressful but most of the time you just sit back and enjoy the time with your cat.
Determining why your cat is biting... and then getting it to stop... can be very frustrating. You may feel like you don't know where to begin. My family recently tackled this situation with great...
I have had cats for many years and through time, research and experience I have learned a few things on raising cats that I would like to share with you in this Article so that you can have a...
You come home from work, throw down your keys and look around. Something's not right. Where's Harvey?... Your beloved 19-year-old cat is usually right there, weaving in and out of your legs,...
ACHOO! Itchy skin, blotches popping up all over your body—these are not just human problems but dog as well. Is your precious pet chewing her feet or developing hot spots? Is she sneezing...
Anyone who has or will have animals in the home will need to seek professional help at some time or another. I have had pets all my life and can direct you how to choose a good veterinarian.
Frogs are not low-maintenance pets. They require careful care to remain healthy.
As much as you take good care of your canine baby with regular checkups at the vet, vaccinations at the scheduled times and a healthy diet--unfortunately, as with all living beings--illness is...
Finding the right dog food is usually a result of trial and error. But trial and error usually doesn’t come free. Or does it? Here are ways to get dog food samples that won’t cost you a cent.
Dogs are so important to us. We view them as family, our best friend. They are always loyal to us and accept us no matter what it is we've done. So we want to take care of them, keep them happy...
If you own a dog and have ever had you know how tough it is to take care of your little love when they are sick. After a recent experience with my own dog, a bichon I realized that it was...
There are so many different kinds of dog foods on the market, all trying to entice you to buy them. There are breed specific, age appropriate, some designed for skin or stomach issues. Which one...
If anyone has experienced the occasional accident with their pet, you know that the Vet bill can be phenomenal. If your pet needs surgery or serious medical treatment, the bill can be way beyond...
Grooming your parrot helps keep him healthy and beautiful.
Declawing is a surgical procedure done by a veterinarian while the cat is under general anesthesia. This surgery is permanent. Generally, only the front claws are removed because the hind legs...
Eclampsia; more commonly known simply as 'milk fever' or more technically as 'puerperal tetany' is a fast acting, potentially fatal condition. It is imperitive that if you are going to breed your...
A dog will eat anything, whether it’s good for him or not. Dogs see anything they can put in their mouths as a potential meal, and some objects can really hurt and even kill your dog. There are...
Hyper or overactive dogs can be more than annoyance. They pose a danger to people, property and themselves. Here are tips for calming a hyper dog or puppy.
Pets will miss their owners, so be prepared to get their minds distracted. You must be patient and kind to the quirks of every animal.
This is Challenging because while spotting the symptoms might be easy, other things can look like parvo too. The treatment of Parvo is HARD WORK and emotionally trying. .
A dogs skin is much more sensitive than us humans. A dog is family and it's important we take care of them like one. Dogs get dry skin mostly in the winter, but they also can get it in the summer....
Some people do not want to leave Fido or Fluffy at home when they travel. In today’s world, if you have a relatively small portable pet, you can take your furry member of the family with you. ...
One thing that can strike fear into the heart of even an experienced animal rescuer is finding oneself with a litter of puppies who have no mama. It IS a challenge, but many litters have been...
Dental care is just as important to your dog as it is to you. When you visit the vet, he or she will check your dog’s teeth and dental health as part of the general exam. The vet will recommend...
As veterinary science becomes more advanced, the bills for those medical services seems to get higher. We all want to give proper vet care to our pets but sometimes our wallets are not near as...
If the Vet has sent you home with medicine for your cat in pill form, here are helpful tips to help give your cat a pill.
People love their pets and consider them family members. When the family budget is stained by job loss or heavy expenses, then the whole family needs to cut back on spending. Here's how Fido and...
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