Heartworm in Dogs When it comes to preventive care for our pets there is one serious, common disease that can be prevented, or if detected early it can be treated successfully. The mere thought of it makes most of us queasy, but if a pet is infected it can result in [...]
Healthy Eyes in Dogs Red eye in dogs can be somewhat alarming, especially if you're not quite sure what caused it. This can be visible in several places, including the cornea. Many pet owners notice this fastest when it occurs in the white part of the eye. A qualified animal hospital, [...]
Snoring dogs getting their beauty rest sometimes may not be a soothing sound to their human counterparts. You may laugh at your dog sawing logs, but it may be something that causes them to snore that aren’t always so innocent. Why is My Dog Snoring? Flat Faced Breeds - If you’ve [...]
Dogs Can Be Heat-Intolerant Too Heat stress in dogs on a hot August day can be just as miserable as it is in humans. Imagine yourself wearing a thick fur coat standing out in the sun in the middle of the day. That’s what it feels like to a dog, which [...]
Signs your pet has arthritis (Osteorthritis) can happen to any dog, especially when they age. Most pet owners can remember the early days, when their beloved dog or cat was full of energy, vitality, and curiosity. Many wondered if their pet would ever settle down, and even looked forward to getting [...]
Cat obesity and human obesity is a real problem in America. Unfortunately, they often live in the same household! People who overeat often tend to over feed their pets. Overweight cats face serious health risks, lower quality of life and perhaps even a feline form of depression. Domestic cats have lives [...]
Your Pets and Intestinal Parasites Pets and parasites can make most people cringe. No one wants their dog or cat to have or potentially suffer from harmful parasites. Warmer weather brings nasty little parasites in the form of hookworms to the surface of the soil. Eggs are ingested through the skin [...]
Can Our Pets Contract Coronavirus? With COVID-19 spreading across our nation, many pet owners are wondering if their pets can contract coronavirus. After all, when social media is full of images of dogs and cats wearing facemasks, it calls attention to the possibility. As well, there is concern about whether the [...]
Heartworm Prevention Heartworm prevention in the winter can sometimes be as important as in warm weather. Heartworm medicine works by killing the parasites that your pet picked up the previous month. If you stop giving it in the fall or early winter, the parasites might remain and cause an infection. Plus, [...]
The pancreas is an organ located on the right side of the abdomen next to the stomach that produces enzymes to assist in food digestion, and insulin production to regulate blood sugar and glucose. The digestive enzymes are secreted into the small intestine, and the hormones enter the bloodstream. When the [...]
