Skin-fold dermatitis is an infection that occurs when a pocket of skin becomes too moist and breeds bacteria or yeast. While overweight dogs are more likely to develop this condition than dogs at healthy weights, some breeds are more likely to develop this condition simply because of their genetics. For instance, dogs with short noses, like pugs, boxers, and Pekingese are prone to this skin condition because they have shorter noses and wrinkly facial skin.…
Regular vet visits are important to keep your pet healthy. Your local vet services can help you and your pet with preventative care, regular exams, as well as emergency services. If you have a new pet or if your pet hasn’t been to the vet in a while, you may be worried that they’ll feel scared about an upcoming vet visit. Here are some tips that can help your pet feel more at ease about going to the vet:…
One of the best ways to get a new pet is to adopt a dog through a local dog shelter. This helps to reduce the demand for puppies and creates space for more rescue animals in the shelter. Some dogs who have been rescued can experience anxiety because of their past experiences. If you want to help an anxious adopted dog, here are some tips to help.
Create a Consistent Routine…
Everyone knows that fleas bite to drink blood and that that can cause anemia in pets. However, it might alarm you to learn that even one single bite from a flea could potentially trigger severe anemia. There’s a special reason why, and you’re about to find out what it is.
Bacterial Parasite
Fleas don’t just drink blood. They can also carry nasty parasites that can be transferred to your cat when they’re bitten.…
Are you thinking about getting a new cat or dog? Will this be the first time that you’ve owned an animal without parental supervision? Whether you had pets while growing up or you couldn’t have them due to things like allergies or too-strict landlords, getting your first pet as an adult is a big deal. You obviously want to make sure that you do things right as much as you can which is why you’re doing research now.…
After your cat has surgery and comes home, it will be up to you to keep their wounds clean and tidy while they recover. Your veterinarian will no doubt send them home with the equipment you need to do this, like gauze, cotton, and antibacterial solution, but it’ll still be up to you to get the job done. Here are some tips on doing it well and doing it right, as well as what you should be mindful of when examining the wound.…
Caring for a new puppy can be a challenging task. However, it is essential as the puppy will be totally dependent on you to keep it safe and ensure its needs are met. This will require an active approach by the puppy’s owner, but individuals will often underestimate this as they are adjusting to life as a pet owner.
Take the Time to Remove Potential Harm
Prior to bringing your pet home, you should take the time to review the potential threats in the home to the animal.…
While most pet owners feel it is their responsibility to spay or neuter their animals, some may wonder how their trusty companions will be affected. Pet neuter can affect your animal in many ways. Before you start stressing too much, though, you should know that most of these changes are actually beneficial for you as a pet owner.
Personality
One of the largest concerns for many pet owners before spaying and neutering their animal is how it will affect their pet’s personality.…
Fleas can cause cats to itch for the obvious reasons: a flea bite causes a small wound that can become infected and irritated. But while that’s bad enough, cats can suffer from other kinds of problems from flea bites, too. Some of these issues can cause excessive itching that doesn’t get better with time. Here’s what you should do if you think your cat is scratching too much.
What It Is…
Making the switch to a new veterinarian clinic can be a big decision, but it may be necessary if your current vet has increased prices or you’re unhappy with their services. You may also need to switch to a new vet if you’ve moved or adopted a new pet the clinic isn’t experienced with. Whatever your reason may be for needing to switch to a different vet, it’s a good idea to look into exactly what makes some clinics better suited for your pet and any of your needs.…
