Getting Your Puppy Started Off Right
Raising a puppy may take quite a bit of time and effort, but puppies also bring joy into the home. You can expect adjustments to your family’s routine.
Teaching & Training A Deaf Dog
Deaf dogs can learn the same skills as dogs with normal hearing. Deafness does not change the dog’s ability to learn, but it does change how they receive information.
Avoid These Summer Pet Toxins
Pets are inquisitive creatures who love to investigate their surroundings. Unfortunately, this trait can lead pets down the path of injury and illness.
Understanding When & Why Cats Have Petting Aggression
Initially, the cat acts like it enjoys the physical contact and may even purr and rub against the person. However, after a variable period of time, the cat may become agitated and turn and bite the hand that is petting it.
Testing & Monitoring Diabetes In Dog
Generally, the following screening tests are performed when diabetes mellitus is suspected: a complete blood count (CBC), a serum biochemistry profile, and a urinalysis.
Learn How To Make Home Renovations Safe For Your Pet
Working on a house is stressful for all those living in it. Here are a few things to consider before you tackle your home improvement project.
Understanding Abnormal Weight Loss In Dogs
Weight loss in dogs can be associated with many normal and abnormal conditions. This article refers to weight loss that is unintentional.
Taking Your Pet’s Temperature
Normal body temperature for dogs and cats is 101.0 to 102.5°F (38.3 to 39.2°C). Some pets maintain a baseline temperature a little above or below the average, but if your pet’s temperature rises above 104°F (40.0°C) or falls below 99°F (37.2°C), take your pet to your veterinarian.
Understanding & Treating Giardia In Dogs
Giardiasis is an intestinal infection in humans and animals caused by a microscopic protozoan.
Keep Your Pet Safe From These Holiday Toxins
While the holidays add excitement to the long winter months, we cannot forget about indoor and outdoor toxins frequently seen during this time of year.