Puppy Care Tips ? How To keep Your s to Keep Your puppy Healthy
It is a very interesting day when you pick up your puppy. It seems obvious that you have to feed him and give him lots of love – but what most concerned with the health of the puppy? A lot. Is the answer simple. So let’s start from the beginning. You should never take a [...]
Buying a Horse
Having a horse is a major responsibility which should not be taken lightly. When deciding to buy a horse there are many factors to consider. It is a good idea to talk to current horse owners about their experiences, and even take riding lessons so you are more experienced with basic horse husbandry. There [...]
Best Places to Look for Exotic Pets
Exotic pets are special pets. You can’t buy it in common pet shop or similar place. You can only find these in equally special places. These animals grow in the wild and the jungles, mostly. If you are really bent on getting an exotic pet, maybe as a gift or as your personal preference, [...]
How Healthy is your Cat’s Colon?
When it comes to colon health, cat digestive systems are quite similar to those of humans. Just as with humans, cats can suffer from a number of digestive disorders. In fact, constipation is relatively common in felines. Therefore, as a pet owner, it is important for you to understand how to recognize digestive problems as [...]
Feeding Dogs Bones
For decades, images of dogs happily chewing on bones have been promoted on television and in motion pictures. As a result, pet owners have been feeding their dogs both raw and cooked bones, thinking that they are providing a natural form of nutrition for their pets. In reality, they are compromising the dog’s health and [...]
Dog Owners: Watch Out for Whipworms
If your dog has not yet become ill and infested with whipworms, watch out. Andrea the barber loves her big dog. Recently, she and her husband took their dog on vacation with them to their trailer in Wisconsin for an extended weekend. After a few days their big dog started vomiting in the trailer and [...]
How to Find a Great Vet and When to Call
Finding a veterinarian can be as difficult as finding yourself a good doctor that you trust. Most veterinarians get into the profession because of a desire to help animals, but some lack the people skills to help you trust them. When you are looking for a vet you should find one that is willing to [...]
Tips on Buying a Used Cat!
My cat Spike was previously owned, but in good condition. He wasn’t shaking or throwing up on the floor or having some kind of a fit. For a cat in an animal shelter he seemed to be in pretty good shape! The animal services people said that he was available for adoption which made me [...]
Senior Dogs Their Golden Years
Senior dogs are caring, patient, loyal and seasoned. Once they reach their “Golden Years”, much like our grandparents, dogs know you well and they’re also worth special care to keep them well and happy for as long a possible. Veterinary checkups will become extremely important once your dog reaches senior status. Keep in mind [...]
Obesity in Dogs and the Health Risks
The health risks for overweight dogs are very serious as in people. Dog owners should be aware and educated regarding these risks. Veterinarians see an increasing number of overweight dogs these days. Obesity is a human problem, not a canine problem. Most likely an overweight dog is a product of their owners over feeding them. [...]