Most people know when they are feeling anxious or stressed. You may experience a rapid heartbeat, tightness in the chest, and clammy skin. While these signs are noticeable for humans, your dog will not be able to display these same symptoms. Separation anxiety is actually a very common form of emotional distress that affects an estimated 20 percent of the nation’s dogs. Of course, this anxiety disorder occurs when you (and other members of the family are not around) so you may not know they are in this type of emotional distress.…
Your ball of fluff (kitten or cat) needs to be cared for and groomed, even though felines groom themselves, you should be doing some of that work too. Cats need a little bit of help here and there to keep their fur looking fluffy and smelling clean. Of course, most cats don’t really like water, so you may need to take your cat to a groomer or veterinarian for help with some of these tasks.…
As your dog becomes older, he or she may begin to experience joint pain. If you have tried everything else, you may want to consider having your dog undergo laser therapy.
How Laser Therapy Works
When your dog has joint pain, low-level laser therapy can help alleviate the pain by stimulating cells and encouraging blood circulation. This blood circulation can help reduce pain signals. Those who have dysplasia, tendon damage, and arthritis can all benefit from laser therapy.…
Stress can affect cats just as significantly as it affects humans. If your cat is feeling stressed out, they might pull their fur out, over-groom themselves, act out by urinating outside of the litter box, or even experience significant weight gain. Thankfully, there are plenty of ways you can reduce your cat’s stress levels – including the following.
Provide isolation from other animals.
Cats who feel threatened by other animals need a place where they can get away from these other pets.…
No matter what type of domestic pet you have, there’s a good chance there are specific vaccinations recommended by your vet to keep your pet safe. For example, most dogs and cats should be vaccinated against rabies once every year or every three years (depending on the vaccine used). Keeping your pet up-to-date on vaccinations helps to protect your pet’s health, as well as the health and wellness of those around you.…
If your dog is suffering from atopic dermatitis, you may be wondering what you can do to help your pet. Itching, scratching and watery eyes are typical symptoms of this condition and they can make your dog uncomfortable. Fortunately, there are ways in which you can help to alleviate these symptoms in your pet.
Avoid Allergens
While it may not be possible to completely avoid all allergens, there are a few things you can do to reduce exposure.…
During this festive time of year, you’re probably planning parties, and decorating your home. What you might not know is that the things you’re doing around the house could be putting your cat at risk. Cats are particularly susceptible to injuries and illnesses during the holiday season, especially once the decorations go up and the parties begin. Don’t risk your cats health during the holidays. Here are four things that can be harmful to your cat.…
The holidays are almost here. Have you picked out the gifts for your favorite canine family member? If you haven’t, it’s not too late. You still have plenty of time to pick out the perfect gift. Don’t settle for the traditional chew toys, festive sweaters, and beds. Although those are good gifts, there are some gifts that will be even better than choices for your canine companions. Here are just four suggestions for the dog that has everything:…
If you’re watching your weight, you know that the holidays are notorious for making you overeat. Not only do you have all the dinner parties to attend, but you also have all the treats to prepare for your own dinner parties. It’s enough to sabotage the diets of even the most health-conscious. While you’re busy worrying about your own overeating, it’s important to remember your canine family members. You may not realize this, but overeating can be devastating for your dogs.…
If you have a cat and haven’t had it spayed or neutered, you might be trying to decide whether to do so or not. While spaying and neutering your cats can help to prevent unwanted litters of kittens from being conceived, pet owners sometimes wonder if the negative things they’ve heard about the procedures are true. If you’re trying to separate fact from fiction, read on to learn about three of the most common myths about cats being spayed and neutered:…
