Being prepared for disasters keeps our families and us safe. Sometimes we forget to have proper preparations for our pets. The importance of a pet emergency kit can save your pet's life. In this blog, I am going to talk about the items needed for pet emergency kits. Having a pet emergency kit can and […]
Why do we need to know how to perform pet first aid? We all try to make sure we are prepared for disasters with our families, but sometimes we forget our pets need our help too. According to the Animal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) "Emergencies come in many forms". As […]
Why do dogs love to eat grass? They eat grass for many reasons, some dogs do it regularly. Experts believe it is something you should not worry about. So why do dogs gobble up grass? Scavengers that they are: Dogs are scavenger animals. They can eat just about anything, unlike cats which are strict Carnivores […]
Lyme disease is the most commonly transmitted disease from ticks. Since the summer is now officially here, we love spending as much time as possible outside with our pets. During this time all the pests are out ready to prey on your dog. Ticks usually enjoy wood piles and tall grassy areas. What is Lyme […]
Is it safe to sleep with your pets? About 80 percent of all pet owners admit they like to sleep with their pets. Despite the popularity of this practice physicians and veterinarians both claim this is not healthy for many reasons. Physicians claim that this is a problem for human health because it has been […]
There are many things to take into consideration when you decide to have a baby and a dog at the same time. Getting a house ready for your little one to come into the world is already daunting but adding a pet can make things a little more tricky but not too difficult. That is […]
Heartworms are a dangerous parasite for your cat or dog. In most cases, heartworms can be preventable through medication and common sense. Most people tend to ignore the signs or symptoms because they believe in a series of Myths. Here are the 10 most common myths that pet owners need to know about heartworms. The […]
Myelomalacia or hematomyelia is an acute, progressive, and ischemic necrosis of the spine after injuring the spinal cord. The premature death (necrosis) of the cells in the spine happens forward and backward from the injury site. Dogs and cats of any age can succumb to this injury. Symptoms: Paralysis of hind limbs Numbness to pain […]
For the past 50 years, the American Heart Association (AHA) has been the leading brand for presenting guidelines for human Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). There are no such guidelines for pet CPR and First Aid. This has created an inconsistency throughout the veterinary medical field. When humans go into cardiac arrest there is a 10 […]
It is now spring time and just like humans, our pets get allergy problems too. It is always good to have your pet tested for allergies because an allergic reaction can be fatal. Testing for allergies is very simple and there are only two types of tests you can have done with your veterinarian. The […]
