Pet Health & Wellness Hub
So, your new puppy is eating you out of house and home, literally! No worries, with these pawesome tips to curve those bad puppy habits you won’t have to choose between your fur baby and your stuff. Supervision is key Just like with a two-legged baby, furry babies need to be supervised otherwise your pup … Read moreTips to stop puppy chewing
Sign#1 Forehead bunting is when your cat bumps his forehead with yours, this means that your cat trust you and adore spending time with you. Sign#2 Purr Power This one is a no brainer, your feline is expressing how content she is to be around you. The louder the purr is the happier she is. … Read moreSigns your cat has accepted you into their inner circle
So how concerned should you be about your fur baby? Well here’s the facts. How will it affect Fido? Cough lasting up 21 days Discharge of the nose Mild fever Pneumonia (extreme cases) Is it contagious? Very! If your pup is exposed to the virus they will catch it. There isn’t a particular season for doggie … Read moreCanine Influenza aka Doggie Flu
If you ever thought about giving Mr. Whiskers or Fido Advil or any pain reliever that has Ibuprofen in it, STOP! Ibuprofen is highly poisonous. What is Ibuprofen?? Is an anti-inflammatory that reduces fever and pain. Ibuprofen can be found in over the counter meds such as Advil, Motrin, and Midol. However very small dosage under your … Read moreIbuprofen Poisoning in Cats
Gastroesophageal Reflux Is an uncontrollable reverse flow of intestinal and gastric fluids. The stomach acids causes damage to the protective lining in the throat, which causes the burning sensation. It’s common for dogs at any age to experience acid reflux. However younger pups are at risk more. Symptoms The burning sensation may cause the following … Read moreDogs Suffer from Acid Reflux too
You love your fur baby but not their funky breath (halitosis)! There’s a lot of ways to get rid of bad breath but knowing the cause can help narrow down your options. What cause bad breath? Most of the time it’s just build up bacteria and plague found in 85% of pet’s mouths. When untreated the smell … Read moreWhat causes bad breath in pets?
What is reverse sneezing? Is a cat’s reflex of getting air in their body’s to remove any debris from the upper area of the nose. This is totally different from regular sneezing in that it is a normal activity of expelling air. Symptoms Backward head motion Closed mouth Inward lips Possible Causes Bronchial infections … Read moreCat Bless you: Reverse Sneezing
It’s heart breaking when you learn that your fur baby has cancer but rest assure that there are different treatments options out there besides the traditional approach. Complementary and Alternative (CAM) Is a eastern approach that involves treating and preventing diseases with “food energies”. CAM can be used with or with out the aid of western treatment … Read moreNatural Remedy: cancer treatment
Say What??? I bet you didn’t know this about fleas and ticks If this doesn’t motivate you to keep up with your pet’s preventives, nothing will! Fleas: #1 A single female can lay 20 eggs per day. Half of her eggs will be female which means in 60 days you’ll have an infestation … Read moreCrazy Facts about Ticks & Fleas