If your animal is experiencing pain in their body, then you of course want to make this pain stop for them as soon as you possibly can. A great way to do this is going to be to take them in for pet acupuncture. Pet acupuncture has the same basic concept as it does for humans, in that the acupuncture is done to stimulate the area that is in pain, thus releasing the painful toxins in it and helping it to feel better.…
Read More »If you’ve just purchased a male puppy, you might be wondering about the neutering process—specifically the benefits of having your puppy neutered. If you’ve decided to leave your puppy intact—avoid neutering—you might want to rethink your decision. If you’re worried about the surgical procedure, there’s no need to be. When it comes to neutering your pup, the benefits far outweigh any discomfort your dog might experience during the process. Here are four health benefits to having your pup neutered.…
Read More »As the “parent” of a female dog, you may be wondering if breeding your bitch is right for you. There are many factors you should take into consideration before breeding your female, including age, breed, and characteristics of your dog, that you should discuss with your veterinarian. Here are these three factors in detail and why they are so important to the breeding process. Age Once a bitch comes into her first heat, she is of breeding age and can successfully produce a litter of pups provided she is in good health and has a safe environment in which to raise them.…
Read More »When ticks start coming out in the springtime, they can easily get inside of your home. Your children or your pets can bring in ticks that lay eggs and create a tick population inside of your home. If you want your home and pets to be tick-free, here are three steps that you can take to fight ticks that have gotten into your house. Address Your Pets Ticks can easily catch a ride a ride by hitching onto your pets’ fur, especially if you have pets that are both inside and outside animals.…
Read More »Tartar buildup can negatively affect the health of a dog by causing swelling of the gums and loss of teeth. Dog owners often try to counter this buildup of tartar by taking their pets for dental cleanings, but the intervals between cleanings can be lengthy. That’s why you should explore additional options for keeping your dog’s teeth clean between cleanings. Fortunately, there are ways you can keep your dog’s teeth clean of tartar and help protect their health.…
Read More »Pyrexia, better known as a fever, is defined as the state in which your pet’s body temperature is higher than the normal range. A fever in itself is not a specific illness. A fever is a symptom of illness. Think of it as one piece of the puzzle, and you and your veterinarian work together to collect the other pieces of the puzzle to determine what is causing your pet’s fever.…
Read More »When you take your new puppy in for their first canine cleaning, your vet is going to want to put your dog under anesthesia for the procedure. Before you agree to allowing your dog to be put under anesthesia, make sure that you ask about a blood test, medications used, and monitoring. #1 Blood Test Before you agree for your dog to be put under general anesthesia, ask for a blood test to be conducted on your dog.…
Read More »If you have a dog, it is important to understand the signs of heat stroke and what to do if your dog ever has a heat stroke. The Signs of a Heat Stroke There are some very obvious signs that your dog is having a heat stroke that you need to be aware of. When your dog has a heat stroke, you’ll generally notice that they start to breath at a quicker rate and that their breathing will seem more shallow and kind of raspy.…
Read More »Early detection blood work can be particularly useful in identifying hidden health problems. Routine early detection blood work looks for heartworm, lyme diseases, and about 20 other conditions and diseases whereas senior early detection blood work tests for 40 different things. While blood work can be very telling, minor things can influence the accuracy of the blood test results. To prevent discrepancies and anomalies from appearing in the results, consider the following 3 tips.…
Read More »Are you the owner of a dog or a cat? Are you currently getting ready for the holidays? Holidays can be a fun and exciting time for each member of your family, including your furry four-legged ones. Unfortunately, the holidays can also be full of danger for your beloved pets. To keep them out of harm’s way, you need to know what to watch out for so that you can remove and eliminate the dangers.…
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