Dec 04
Xylitol Dangers In Dogs Dog owners should already know the dangers that foods like chocolate, garlic, onions, and grapes pose to their canine companions’ health, although they are foods that are harmless to most people. Another common substance that’s harmless to most humans but potentially life-threatening if consumed by dogs is Xylitol. The problem is that many sugar-free products contain …
Nov 28
Training Your Dog To Stop Begging Do you have guests coming over for the holidays? Sometimes we don’t realize just how annoying some of our dog’s behaviors can be until we see it from the perspective of company in the home. And that’s particularly true with begging from the dinner table. Begging is a common behavior problem faced by dog …
Nov 21
Can Your Cat Catch A Cold? Feline Upper Respiratory Infection The viruses that cause colds in people are generally species-specific. Except perhaps under the rarest of circumstances, the viruses that make people sick with a cold are incapable of causing illness in cats. So, if you’re wondering “can cats catch a cold from people,” the …
Nov 13
Reverse Sneezing In Dogs-Causes And Treatment Reverse sneezing , also known as mechanosensitive aspiration reflex, inspiratory paroxysmal respiration, and pharyngeal gag reflex, is actually a fairly common respiratory event in dogs. It happens more often in small breed dogs, perhaps because they have smaller throats and windpipes. Brachycephalic breeds, (like pugs and bulldogs, Boston Terrier, …
Nov 06
Giving Your Cat Medications Finding a way to give your cat medication in a low-stress manner is crucial to her health.Cat parents know that getting a feline to swallow a pill can be a huge challenge. In fact, it might be one of the biggest challenges when it comes to cat care. Fortunately, there are some simple strategies for camouflaging medication in …
Oct 30
How To Manage Feeding Time In A Multiple-Pet Household Pet parents know that feeding time in a multi-cat and/or multi-dog household can be a circus. Making sure each pet gets her proper allowance requires time and a lot of patience. Even if you measure out the correct allowance for each pet, how do you ensure …
Oct 23
Vestibular Disease in Dogs and Cats Vestibular disease affects both dogs and cats, and when it happens it can look very scary. The important thing to remember is that although the symptoms of vestibular disease look very similar to stroke these are entirely different conditions. Unlike stroke, which is caused by an interruption of blood flow to …
Oct 16
Adopting An Adult Or Senior Cat If you are thinking about adopting a kitten from a shelter or rescue organization, please consider adopting an adult or senior cat. When cared for properly, cats can live well into their late teens and sometimes early twenties. Typically, they will remain active and playful throughout most of their …
Oct 09
The Benefits of Bully Sticks for Dogs Bully sticks for dogs are also called steer sticks, beef sticks and pizzle sticks. They’re made from bull penises, though they’re often marketed as dried muscles. They come in various styles, lengths and widths to suit any dog’s chew toy needs, and since they contain 100% beef, they’re safe …
Sep 25
Protecting Your Dog Against Osteoarthritis There are a few things you can do to help your dog’s body protect itself against canine osteoarthritis, which occurs as a result of age, injury or obesity. The best time to start taking care of your dog’s joint health is today – right now. 1. Find your dog’s healthy …
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