Oct 28, 2017 | By Species, By Topic, Care & Wellness, Cats
Cats are the most popular pet in America. However, many owners do not take their pet to the veterinarian as often as they should. Maybe that is because most cats are on a 3-year vaccination schedule, so their owners don’t think to bring them in for an annual exam....
Oct 21, 2017 | Avian, By Species, By Topic, Care & Wellness, Cats, Dogs, Emergency Situations
Heart disease does not just affect human beings; it can be a problem for our animal companions as well. Dogs and cats are prone to various types of heart disease, such as: Mitral valve insufficiency — If your pet’s mitral valve isn’t closing sufficiently between the...
Aug 15, 2017 | By Species, By Topic, Care & Wellness, Exotic
As you probably know, most household reptiles and amphibians can live happy, domestic lives in appropriately-sized fish aquariums. This guide will tell you how to make sure your aquarium is big enough, and how to turn it into your pets’ ideal environment. Tank...
Jul 15, 2017 | By Species, By Topic, Care & Wellness, Cats, Diagnosis, Dogs, Exotic
To a poet, the eyes are a window to the soul. For doctors, eyes provide deep deep insights into a patient’s health. This is especially important for animals because they are biologically engineered to hide so many of their maladies. But you don’t need to...
Jun 15, 2017 | By Species, By Topic, Care & Wellness, Cats, Dogs, Emergency Situations
If you’ve ever struggled to give your pet medicine, you’ve probably come across the peanut butter trick. A dollop of the creamy, salty condiment can hide the bitter flavor of tablets and capsules. Proceed with caution, though: Not all peanut butter...
Jun 1, 2017 | By Species, By Topic, Care & Wellness, Cats, Diagnosis, Dogs
As our pets get older, the internal organ functions are not as efficient as when they were younger. For example, the kidneys don’t filter waste products as effectively. If these waste products build up in the bloodstream, they can literally become a poison to the...
