Many pets are masters at hiding their pain. After all, in the wild, an animal that isn't 'normal' can become a target for predators. Finally, a group of 19 veterinary experts has identified a list of 25 reliable indicators of pain, so your pet won't need to suffer in silence.
If your pet shows symptoms of this common disorder, you must act urgently to avoid a serious complication. While prevention is the best strategy, the good news is that there are ways to treat it.
Living with a cat is unlike living with any other pet. People owned by cats live differently and make concessions that non-cat lovers would never dream of doing. Guaranteed to produce a chuckle or two for anyone who shares his or her home and heart with a feline.
This practice is growing in popularity, even though dogs' and cats' bodies weren't created to survive this way. Depriving them of this basic need could cripple their healing potential and ability to function optimally.
At 15, Smudge was overweight and sluggish. Now 18, she walks daily — rain or shine — and inspires her family, including her arthritic human, to keep moving.
Just because feral cats may scamper when you approach them doesn't mean they don't need or want your help and protection, especially when temperatures take a nose dive. Doing these two things will go a long way to help make life better for homeless cats.
If your dog is nonstop barking, has a poor appetite, or exhibits destructive behavior, these may be signs of anxiety that need your attention. The problem may not be solely emotional, but also physical. Here are some strategies to help your pet cope with stress.