Vomiting in cats
Vomiting is a common condition seen in cats. Bring your cat to the vet if the vomiting persists.
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Tips on selecting hamster cages
Choosing a cage for your hamster should be one of the most important decisions as a hamster owner. Here are some tips to select a safe, comfortable and clean home for your hamster.
2011’s Most Unusual Items Ingested by Pets
Ever wondered what some of the most unusual items that were consume by pets? Woof Report shared the list from VPI Pet Insurance of the most unusual items ingested by pets in 2011.
The truth about chicken and chicken by-products in pet food
Chicken is commonly seen as the first ingredient in pet foods. Ever wondered what is the difference between "Chicken" and "Chicken meal"? Find out what a chicken by-product is and whether if it's a good or bad ingredient to have in your pet's food.
Dog Food Analysis: Dog Food Ingredient Myths
Choosing the best food for our dogs can get confusing. Having a better understanding of dog nutrition will allow owners to read labels and pick the dog food with ingredients that are truly healthy and not only popular because of some hype.
Grape and raisin toxicity in dogs
You've probably heard that grapes and raisins are poisonous to dogs. But what most do not know is the severity of the situation, if your canine were to ingest these fruits. We explain the causes and effects of grape and raisin toxicity.
How to perform emergency first aid
In any emergency, keeping a calm and clear mind is important. First aid is in no way a substitute for proper medical care that is administered by a veterinarian. It is simply a means to alleviate the situation before proper medical care can be administered. When proper first aid is rendered, the sick dog may recover quickly even before medical care is given. It is essential that you bring your dog to the vet for an examination after you have performed basic first aid.
Putting together an emergency first aid kit for pets
A first aid kit for your pet will come in handy in emergencies. A standard kit for humans may suffice, but it is better to have the necessary items to clean and bandage your pet's wound, fashion a muzzle or even extract stingers in cause of bee stings.
Hairballs: Getting a hold on your pet’s shedding
Pulling your hair out over your pup's shedding? The bad news is: all pets shed. There is no good news; the best one can do is damage control. This is hardly shocking for veteran pet owners, but for the uninitiated, there is still work to be done.
10 Things Veterinary Professionals Want You to Know about Pet Care
Amidst all the pet-care advice, services and products available in the market these days, how do you keep track of what is essential for your furkid?
Vitamins for Pets
Most dogs receive a complete and balanced diet including necessary vitamins and minerals from commercially processed dog food.
Are you overfeeding your pet?
Is Your Dog Overweight? To tell if your pet could shed a few, feel around his ribs and spine. You should be able to locate both, with only a thin layer of fat separating the skin from the bones. If you can't find the ribcage, you have an overweight dog.
When your pet coughs
A persistent cough is a good enough reason to take your pet to the vet. Chronic coughing may signal heart disease, heartworms, or lung diseases. Or it could be kennel cough, an infectious tracheobronchitis that causes a harsh hacking cough.
What a lack of appetite and decreased activity can mean
Dogs and cats can stop eating for a lot of reasons, including fever, pain, or stress. If your notice your pet's appetite has decreased or been absent for more than 24 hours, you should take it to see a vet.
Why sharing medication is not advisable
If you think that giving your pet human medication might work, think again. A lot of medication meant for humans are very toxic to animals.
