Category: Health
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Cat Whiskers & Why Do Cats Have Them?
One of the most iconic features on a feline is their whiskers. These vibrissae, tactile hairs, are much thicker than a cat’s regular fur-coat hairs, and are sensory touch receptors which play an essential role in a feline’s survival. Whiskers are part of the evolutionary adaptation which enabled certain animals to be able to hunt…
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Purpose of the Dew Claw
Most people haven’t heard of the “dew” claw. Those that have may be familiar with the reference that it is “like a human thumb.” The dew claw exists on both cats and dogs, and is considered one of the digits in the paw, though it is located higher up than the other claws. Dogs have…
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Cherry Eye in Dogs
Ever wondered why the corner of your dog’s eye is suddenly red and swollen? Your adorable little canine probably has a case of what is known as “cherry eye.” Fortunately this condition isn’t a serious threat to your dog’s health, but is merely is an irritating ailment that should be treated as soon as possible.…
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Pet Surgery Ethics
After reviewing the list of controversial pet surgeries conducted on domestic animals, one ought to consider whether or not these medically unnecessary surgeries are justified. Surgeries such as ear cropping & docking, tail docking, seem to be merely cosmetic issues as demanded by breed standards. There are few if any health benefits from these surgeries,…
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Preventing Pet Obesity
While it might be amusing to see a fat cat nap on a pillow, or cute to cuddle with a pudgy puppy, the ubiquity of domestic pet obesity is a grim reality. Thousands of pets steadily swell over the years and suffer painful side effects because of their owner’s lack of intervention. Your pet’s life,…
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Dog & Cat Bad Breath: Where does it come from?
Bad breath is so common, that there is an official name for the stinkiness: halitosis. For many pet owners, whenever their furry pal comes over to lick their face, the owner ends up gasping for breath and moving the pet as far from their nostrils as possible. Unsurprisingly, bad breath is not just an annoy…
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Starch-Free VS Grain-Free Pet Food
Packages and labels can be deceiving. What looks like a healthy alternative to the mainstream carb-loaded kibbles, could actually be a product packed with fillers that are just as detrimental to your dog or cat. Because the pet food industry has a reputation for mixing ingredients of questionable quality and origin in their products, customers…
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Common Cat Ailments
Beyond the appearance of a self-sufficiency, most cats face a variety of health struggles in their lives. This occurs by them getting into trouble either through exploring, mixing with a surly crowd, or picking up infections and unwanted parasites. Below is a sampling of the more common issues which assail felines. Obesity: All that lounging…
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Common Dog Ailments
You didn’t name him “Blue” for nothing! It seems like every time you turn around, your pooch has a thorn in his paw, or an infection in his eye. From causes to treatments, peruse the list below of common ailments suffered by dogs. Obesity: Unfortunately this is one of the most common physical struggles animals…
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Why Raw Food Can Be Beneficial for Your Pet
One of the primary concerns for Raw Food products is that dogs and cats can suffer from bacteria in raw meats, or from diseases caused by microbes. However it ought to be observed that animals in the wild generally have vigorous immune systems, resulting from the bacteria their bodies have been exposed to. Since all…