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How to Control Bad Breath in Pets: Tips & Tricks
There’s nothing fun about getting a slobbery wet kiss from a dog or a cat with bad breath! Bad breath, also known as halitosis, is generally caused by excessive build-up of odor -producing bacteria inside your pet’s mouth, lungs, or…
Adopting a Pet Is Just the Beginning
Adopting a pet brings great joy and excitement to individuals and families, but it also introduces new responsibilities and concerns. Your new family member deserves the same health and safety considerations you would want for the people in your life.…
Bird Grooming – Wings, Beaks & Nails
The grooming that is necessary for birds is something that may get overlooked, since typically we don’t let them constantly roam freely around our houses like with other pets. However, just because they are set on a perch safe within…
Does Your Cat Need Vaccines?
In a word, yes. “No other medical development has been as successful as vaccination in controlling deadly diseases in companion animals,” says feline veterinarian Dr. Arnold Plotnick. The Exception Dr. Plotnick and other veterinarians acknowledge that, rarely, vaccinations in cats…
Medical Benefits of Regular Home Grooming for Cats
The condition of your cat’s coat and skin is an important feline health indicator. Healthy coats are shiny and smooth, and healthy skin will be supple and clear. While nutrition and health status will influence a cat’s appearance, regular grooming…
Caring for Your Pet Before and After Surgery
Is a surgery in your pet’s future? If it is, you probably have a few questions about pre- and post-surgery care. Paying close attention to care recommendations will help you ensure that the surgery is just a minor disruption to…
What Is a Spay?
Everyone knows they should have their females dogs and cats spayed, but what exactly does that mean? The word “spay” is thought to originate from the Old French espeer meaning to cut with a sword, which then may have been…
What is an Emergency?
We all become worried when our beloved pets become ill, but when should we take them to an emergency hospital? Most larger communities have an ER for pets, but when do we need to utilize one? What symptoms are serious…
Anesthesia Free Dentistry
Does your dog have stinky breath? Do your cat’s teeth look brown? In fact, periodontal disease is the most common disease that pets develop. It is estimated that 80 to 85% of dogs and cats have some degree of infection.…