5 December 2019
One of the hottest topics among dog owners these days is the inclusion of fillers in pet food. Many dog lovers use the term 'filler' to refer to supposedly cheap and unhealthy ingredients that they believe are used to increase pet food company profits without increasing the nutritional value of the food. Everyone has a different opinion of which ingredients are fillers, but some of the foods that receive this label often include corn, rice and wheat.
19 September 2019
Enlarged gums, also known as gingival hyperplasia, is an oral health condition caused by a build-up of plaque. Good oral hygiene practices are vital to prevent your cat from developing this condition, which allows bacteria to thrive due to the damage plaque can do to their gum line. If left untreated, the bacteria that cause enlarged gums in your cat can spread into tooth sockets and the jaw, which can lead to permanent bone damage.
27 August 2019
Your vet clinic is not just there for emergencies; it can also prevent your pet from becoming ill. One important way of doing this is to make sure your puppy or dog receives its core vaccines. What are they, and why are they so important? Core vaccines The World Small Animal Veterinary Association, or WSAVA, publishes guidelines that divide vaccinations into core and non-core groups. Core vaccines are considered to be essential to protect the health of the animal from fatal diseases.
27 August 2019
If your vet has broken the news that your dog needs to be put down because, for example, they have developed a terminal illness or sustained a terrible injury that they cannot recover from, then you may find the following tips to be helpful. Take some time to think about whether this process should take place in your home or at the vet clinic. Although in many cases animals are put down in vet clinics, there are some vets that can carry out this task in a pet owner's home.
23 August 2019
As a new pet owner, you may be facing a trip or other event where you can't take your pet. You may also not want to have someone pet sit in your home. This leaves you with the option of using board kennels. Here are a few things you need to consider before you settle on the nearest kennel or the one with the cheapest option. Each of these key points can help you ensure that you're getting the best option for you and your pet.
15 August 2019
Botulism is a serious form of food poisoning that can occur when your dog ingests a dead animal, spoiled meat or raw meat infected with a strain of bacteria called clostridium botulinum type C. When you decide to get a dog, the last thing you're likely to be thinking about is your pet developing botulism, but it's important to be aware of the signs of this illness, as it can be fatal if not treated promptly.