Affordable Quality Pet Care
Fido or Kitty needs medication or a much-needed supplement. Unfortunately, the medicine or vitamin in question only comes in pill form. That means you’re probably going to have a devil of a time trying to get your cat or dog to open wide and swallow. So what’s the best way to pill your animal pal? [...]
If you own an older cat or dog, then you should know that your pet is at risk for developing chronic renal failure (CRF). This condition affects the kidneys and typically manifests as an excessive need for drinking and urinating which in turn leads to general physical weakness due to low levels of water and [...]
If you’re like most dog or cat owners, you buy your pet food at the local supermarket. You check the list of ingredients and you see terms like “fillers” and “by-products meal” which you don’t fully understand. But you still trust that what’s in the bag, box or can is good for your animal pal. After [...]
You love your dog or cat but you hate the clean-up. After all, it’s hard enough having to clean up after yourself and the other human members of your family. So what do you do? While you can’t make the job disappear, you can make it easier on yourself job easier in a number of [...]
Although most people think of rabbits as outdoor pets, they can make great indoor ones if you know how to care for them properly. Their needs are different from more common house pets such as cats or dogs but ultimately they should be handled in the same way. Here are some tips to help you [...]
You know all about how stress can undermine your health. But did you know that stress also impacts the well-being of animals and especially cats and dogs? If your animal pal seems lethargic or sickly or appears to be acting out, there’s a good chance–once your vet rules out underlying diseases and disorders–that he or [...]
Everyone knows that cats are very good at keeping themselves clean. Sometimes, however, felines can do this to excess and develop what’s called psychogenic alopecia or baldness due to over-grooming. The behavior is thought of a way for cats to deal with physical or emotional problems. Just as in people, if your feline pal shows unusual [...]
2012 has just begun: have you made your New Year’s pet resolutions? Following is a list of things you can do to keep your pet happy, healthy and safe throughout the coming year. Get your pet spayed or neutered: We all know that “fixing” your animal pal decreases the population of strays. But many veterinarians [...]
Flu season is here: and every day, you hear about the importance of getting a vaccination to protect your health. But did you know that dogs can suffer from the canine version of human influenza called H3N8? The virus that causes this illness has been reported all over the United States, so it’s important to [...]
Too often, people will blame a sudden attack of sniffles, itchiness or shortness of breath on their dog or cat. If the symptoms persist, they may feel forced to take the pet to an animal shelter where the animal risks getting killed because no one else will adopt it. Before you get rid of your animal [...]
