What Are Ear Mites?
The ear mite, Otodectes cynotis, is a surface mite that lives on cats, dogs, rabbits, and ferrets. It is usually found in the ear canal, but it can also live on the skin surface. Ear mites are highly contagious, and animals become infested by direct contact with another infested animal.
What Is A Hot Spot & Why Do Pets Get Them?
Hot spots – also known as pyotraumatic dermatitis or acute moist dermatitis – are red, inflamed skin lesions that appear quickly, ooze, and may contain pus.
Learn About The Preventive Healthcare Guidelines For Cats
Avoiding an illness is always better than treating it, and when it cannot be avoided, intervention is always more effective if started sooner rather than later. Since cats age faster than humans, an annual veterinary exam with diagnostic testing is equivalent to a human visiting a doctor every four to five years.
Everything You Need To Know About Neutering Your Cat
Neutering and castration are the common terms used to describe the surgical procedure known scientifically as orchidectomy or orchiectomy. In this procedure, both testicles are removed in order to sterilize a male cat.
How To Recognize Pain In Aging Cats
Cats are very good at hiding signs of pain, so cat owners need to be very observant to recognize when their cat needs extra help.
What Is Laser Therapy?
Therapeutic laser is the application of light energy to areas of the body to stimulate healing.
Reducing The Fear Of Veterinary Visits
Many pets are afraid when they come to the veterinary office and may show this fear as submissive urination, panting, drooling, avoidance, growling, snapping, or biting.
Understanding The Importance Of Microchipping Your Pet
The purpose of microchips used for pets is to provide a form of permanent identification.
Helping Children Grieve The Loss Of A Pet
Many children have special relationships with their pets. Pets can even be a child’s closest confidante, finding comfort within the uncomplicated, unconditional love that only a pet can offer.
Flea & Tick Prevention Is Always Important
Flea and tick prevention consists of a variety of products used to control flea and/or tick infestations on your pet and to prevent infestations inside your home.