1. Practice getting your pet used to handling by people. Try to touch their feet, tail, ears, mouth and bellies as often as possible to get them used to …
Sometimes pet owners wonder about the costs of providing quality veterinary care for their pets. Relatively speaking, veterinary care is a great deal. The cost of veterinary care has …
More than 85% of dogs have evidence of periodontal disease. Periodontal disease is a progressive inflammation of the supporting structures surrounding the teeth and is the main cause of …
The flea is a hardy insect with a lifespan of six to 12 months. During that time, a pair of fleas could produce millions of offspring. Fleas have survived …
Routine Vaccinations for Puppies and Dogs Lucky for us, there are vaccines to help prevent many illnesses that affect dogs. Vaccinating your dog has long been considered one of …
Periodontal disease (also known as gum disease) is the most common oral disease to affect cats. Plaque is a sticky “biofilm” composed mostly of bacteria (predominantly streptococcus) which forms …
Do Cats Really Need an FVRCP Vaccination? It’s a routine vaccination administered to countless cats and kittens every year. The FVRCP shot fights three feline viruses: rhinotracheitis, calicivirus and …
Know the Signs Clinical signs or symptoms in cats include primarily coughing or difficulty breathing. Because cats tend to be couch potatoes, with limited opportunity for activity, it can …