7 Water Parasites and Diseases that Can Infect Your Dog The temperature’s rising, and as summer enters full swing there’s nothing more refreshing than a dip in the water. While the vast majority of pets get through their water experience with nothing more than a wet coat, there are some organisms … [Read more...]
5 Summertime Pests for Dogs and Cats
Fleas, Ticks and 5 Other Summertime Pests for Dogs and Cats Summer brings with it tons of sun, fun, and outdoor activities. Unfortunately, it also is a time where our pets are exposed to a variety of pests, many of them lurking in places unseen. Here are five buggers that are especially … [Read more...]
5 Common Cat Skin Problems
Itchy Cat? How to Identify and Resolve Skin Problems in Cats Cats are known as secretive beings, and as any cat owner knows they can be very good at hiding the early signs of disease. But even the most stoic cat can have a hard time hiding what’s plainly visible to the naked eye: skin disease. … [Read more...]
What is the best way to give my dog a pill?
To put it simply, the best way to give your dog a pill is any way that gets him or her to swallow it. Seasoned pros may have the old “pop it in the mouth with one hand” trick down, but most people find that they may need to resort to more enticing methods to get the pills where they need to … [Read more...]
Health Implications Associated with Pet Obesity
Obesity is a huge problem in both pets and people (pun intended). According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP), greater than 50 percent of pets in the United States are overweight or obese. That’s a remarkable percentage, which works out to approximately 89 million cats and … [Read more...]