Caring For My Pets

Posted on: 18 January 2016

Regular dental care and the maintenance of dental hygiene is crucial to your dog's health. Most veterinarians recommend starting a tooth-brushing regimen when your pup is about 6 to 9 months old; however, as most pet owners know, brushing your dog's teeth is not going to be an easy task. There's a good chance that you are going to have to wrestle your dog in order to even get close to their teeth, but if you don't, they may develop oral diseases that will have a significantly negative impact on their overall health.
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Posted on: 15 January 2016

While it may not be the most pleasant subject, health issues in your dog's anal region can severely affect their quality of life. Some problems may result in serious illness or death. When your dog exhibits behavior such as excessive licking, biting, or dragging their anal region, blood is seen in the urine, or their bathroom habits change, it is time to visit a vet.  While some issues are merely annoying, others can be life altering and can significantly lower the quality of life of a beloved pet.
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Posted on: 15 January 2016

Many cats enjoying playing with a piece of string. If you dangle a piece in front of them, they will most likely give it a bat with their paw and perhaps try taking a nip. What happens when a cat gets a hold of a piece of string when you are not monitoring their activity though? In some instances, they may swallow the entire piece. If you happen to see a piece of string hanging from underneath your cat's tail as it makes its way through the digestive system, you will need to take proper steps in having it removed without harming your cat in the process.
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Posted on: 14 January 2016

As a dog owner, there are many important decisions that you will need to make on behalf of your canine. Although you are probably aware that the rabies vaccine is required by law in many places, the frequency with which they should be given has been a subject of debate for some time. However, it is important to point out that although each state has made three year vaccine shots legal for all dogs, many cities or counties throughout the country still require one year vaccines.
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