Some breeds face additional risks with surgery. They take longer to recover and face risks other breeds don't have. Serious risks, like heart disease, medications accumulating in their brain, breathing problems, and more. What to know before your dog goes under the knife.
While I only recommend using chemical flea&tick preventives sparingly, if at all, it doesn't mean you & your pet have to live with annoying, disease-transmitting pests. After this No. 1 rule to help fortify your pet's immune system, here are my nontoxic options for keeping pests away from your pet.
It need not be a dreaded 'avoid at all cost' chore - even if you or your pet are plagued by bad memories. Do as I did with my Rosco - and it may be so quick and nearly pleasant that your pet won't have time to stress out. And that TLC would be an extremely rare gem anywhere else.
It's not uncommon to feel anxious and depressed when thinking about your pet's impending death. Find out how to pass through anticipatory grief to truly serve your pet.
Should you offer your dog food during bouts of diarrhea, and if so, which ones are best? Many veterinarians prescribe bland foods like beef and rice, but I recommend two other foods that do a better job of soothing irritated bowels and delaying gastric emptying to help stop loose stools.
These signs can be subtle, so you have to take the time to learn and recognize them in your pet. But it's well worth the effort as you'll likely feel a stronger connection and bond with your pet when you do. How many of these soul-baring signs can you observe in your pet?
Now that kitties have been added as candidates for year-round heartworm preventives by many conventional veterinarians and heartworm medication manufacturers, it's time to expose what feline heartworm infections look like. Insist on this test before starting any preventive treatment.