Resources for Pet Heath
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 … [Read more...]
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. … [Read more...]
Just like people, dogs need daily exercise in order to remain healthy. But unlike many people, almost all dogs enjoy getting out and exercising. This can be the best part of a dog’s daily routine. The type and amount of exercise that a dog need differs primarily due to … [Read more...]
Cats, just like people and dogs, need regular exercise. Many cat owners don’t think to exercise their cats, because we generally don’t take them to the park, or on a walk, like we do routinely with dogs. However, as a cat owner you should know that your cat’s … [Read more...]
Hairballs, which are technically trichobezoars, form in your cat’s gastrointestinal tract due to their grooming habits. They generally occur in medium to long-haired cats. If you have felt a cat lick you then you know that a cat’s tongue feels like sandpaper. This … [Read more...]
Cats are generally very fastidious and often prefer to groom themselves. They can spend hours each day grooming themselves and typically do a very good job in keeping their coat appearing healthy. Although most cats do a good job in grooming themselves it is important … [Read more...]
Bathing your dog may be necessary to help maintain a clean coat, or in order to treat certain skin conditions using medicated shampoos. It is important to follow the directions from your veterinarian or on each shampoo bottle specifically, and these are only general … [Read more...]
All dogs benefit from regular brushing of their hair coats. Some dogs need to have their coats brushed regularly otherwise they will develop matted or tangled hair. Sometimes the matted or tangled hair can be combed out, but often times the mats and tangles need to be … [Read more...]
Many dogs develop recurrent ear infections (otitis externa). Infections are often a combination of bacteria and yeast which create a foul odor, thick discharge, and painful irritated ear canal. Cleaning and medicating the ears at home, when done properly, can help to prevent … [Read more...]
One important aspect of keeping your dog healthy is consistently brushing her teeth at home. The American Veterinary Dental College recommends that pet owners brush their dog's teeth daily. To a novice, this activity may seem daunting, but with a little bit of practice and … [Read more...]
