Category: Health
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5 Signs It Is Time To Change Your Dog’s Food
When it comes to pet food, there are some basic rules to be aware of to ensure that your dog is getting the nutrition he needs. Puppies require different nutrients than senior dogs do, just as an underweight rescue dog should not be on the same diet as an obese pet. Dogs might also develop…
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Feline Cancer
More cases of cancer are found in dogs than there are in cats, however the disease is tragically still the leading cause of death in senior felines. Nearly 50% of cat deaths are caused by cancer annually. Though the cause of cancer can be difficult to determine, one of the most common kinds is the…
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Top 10 Warning Signs of Cancer in Cats and Dogs
When it comes to physical health, “cancer” is a dirty word. The last thing you want to hear from the vet as he examines your precious cat or dog, is that they have a tumor or cancerous growth somewhere in their bodies. Yet unfortunately, cancer is common in pets, causing nearly 50% of feline deaths,…
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Why You Should Care About Ear Care for Pets
One part of the body that is often overlooked when it comes to healthcare and grooming, are the ears. Some are long and pointy and easily accessible, while others are small, folded over or altogether difficult to peer into. The reality is, with the abundance of nails that need trimming, coats that need combing, washing…
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Canine Cancer
Like humans, both dogs and cats can suffer from cancer in almost any part of their bodies. They can develop tumors and malignant rapid, uncontrolled cell production. This can occur in the major organs, (like lungs, kidneys, etc.) or in the blood, the nervous system, bones, skin and gastrointestinal tract. Find out some quick facts…
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5 Home Remedies For Itchy Skin
When you own a dog, you become quickly aware of all the ups and downs of caring for a canine can bring. From ticks, to preventing fleas, to pulling thorns out of paws, and wiping soiled coats down at the end of the day, a lot of effort goes in to looking after your dog.…
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Why Do Dogs Have Black Gums? Assessing A Canine’s Gum Health
When a dog opens his mouth, many pet owners are surprised to find that he has unusually colored gums. Instead of the healthy-looking pink flesh above the teeth, gums can be grayish, yellowish or even black. Does this mean the dog is unwell, or has some severe dental hygiene issue to be concerned about? Not…
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Growing a Healthy Garden for Your Pet
If you are a budding botanist or horticulturalist, or if you just want to spruce up your home with some pet-friendly trees, shrubs and flowers; then have we a list for you! This list of plants blend nicely in any outdoor garden or indoor atrium. Not only that, but they are all beneficial for both…
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Treating and Preventing Lameness in Pets
Dogs and cats are active animals that often find themselves having trouble with mobility and range of motion due to lameness. Whatever might have caused the limping in your pet, here are some ways to both treat the existing injury, and how to prevent further lameness or limping. Treatment Addressing how lameness ought to be…
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To Pamper or Preserve: What To Do In Your Dog’s Last Days
I nearly laughed out loud when I read Huffington Post’s article titled: What’s The Good Life For an Old Dog? Ice Cream? Or Nasty Pills? What a ridiculously obvious question! Clearly you shouldn’t give your poor ailing pet heavy amounts of cream and sugar, which will only make his body have to labor to function…