Parvo Infection in Dogs
Canine parvo virus has been around since the 1970s. It is highly contagious and is passed directly from dog to dog, or indirectly through ingestion of parvo infected dog feces. Puppies are especially prone to becoming infected with the parvo virus. When they are first born they are unable to make their own antibodies to fight off infection. For the first day or two, after they are born, … [Read More...]
Pet Insurance News
Pet Health Insurance – Ensuring Animal Health Care of Your Dog, Cat and Other Pets
Why is Pet Health Care Insurance Becoming More Important? You might be wondering why pet health care insurance plans are becoming more important to us today but if you are a pet lover and owner, you already know why. Try to consider the following scenario. Your dog is ill and the veterinary bills are filing up, you are given the option of putting your dog down or selling your most valued … [Read More...]
Insurance Policy Comparison
Click on the image to view our chart for your pet's insurance policies. To download for later viewing, simply click the image above, right/option click, and select "Save As". You can also click here to print: Print Link EMBED THE IMAGE BELOW ON YOUR SITE Created by: Your Pet Health … [Read More...]
Everyday Care
Pet Health – How to Care for your Pet’s Health
Nothing Petty About Pet Health When the furry member of your family gets sick, the others worry. After all, who will be welcoming you with a wagging tail or a playful mewl when you arrive home if Buster cannot walk due to joint pain, or Kitty is grouchy because no amount of scratching can alleviate the itch caused by ringworm? It is not just play time that may suffer, or the risk of being … [Read More...]
Pet Nutrition – Hills, Burns, and Other Brands of Pet Food Products and Nutritional Supplements
Pet Food Nutrition and Your Pet’s Well-Being Is your pet unusually sluggish and seemingly in a bad mood? Why not look into the hill of pet food it is wolfing down? Pet nutrition plays a vital role in keeping your furry family member in good shape. As a pet owner, it is crucial that you understand the needs of your pet for it to remain bright-eyed and bushy-tailed. Just … [Read More...]
Pet Nutrition
Pets with Cancer: How to Stimulate your Pet’s Appetite
Appropriate nutrition is important for any pet with cancer. Every effort should be made to encourage pets to eat on their own. This often involves hand feeding of highly palatable food frequently with small portions. Often times, pets with cancer will not eat commercially manufactured pet nutrition products and home cooked meals may be all the pet is willing to eat. Home-prepared diets … [Read More...]
Pet Diseases
Canine Distemper
Canine distemper is a virus that causes serious illness. There is no known cure and the virus affects dogs and certain species of wildlife, such as raccoons, wolves, foxes, and skunks. The virus is spread through the air and by direct contact with an infected animal. The virus does not persist in the environment and is very easy to kill with most disinfectants. If a dog becomes infected … [Read More...]
