health
Playing is fun, but a pet owner's primary responsibility is to monitor their pet's health and look out for medical problems.
Is Your Small Pet Being "Overdosed" with Vaccines?
Let's face it, vaccines are a touchy subject these days, no matter what area of medicine you're in. As a veterinarian who has been practicing over a decade, one of the main areas of client confusion centers around the perceived "dose" of vaccinations for our beloved pets. Owners often wonder why a puppy, kitten, or small breed of pet would receive the same volume of vaccine as a large breed of pet. Certainly a Chihuahua shouldn't get the same volume of vaccine as a Great Dane, right? Actually, they absolutely should.
By Grace Shook5 years ago in Petlife
What to Know About Essential Oils and Your Pet
A modern family is rarely complete without the addition of a “Buddy” or “Mr. Whiskers.” These days, dog dads and cat moms care almost as much for their furry four-legged friends as much as they do their biological children. The best care is provided without question. As pet owners embrace holistic healing and essential oils, it’s wise to learn how your favorite extracts can help or hurt your pet.
By James Robinson5 years ago in Petlife
Products You Should and Shouldn't Use Around Your Pets
There are many products on the market that contribute to a clean home, and a physically and mentally healthier family within the home. While natural household cleaners and essential oil products can be helpful for humans, they may pose a risk to our more furry family members. If you own a pet, it’s important to ensure their health and safety. An important thing you can do is ensure you are using household products that won’t harm your pets.
By Paisley Hansen5 years ago in Petlife
These 3 Things Are a Must-Know Before Giving Cannabis to Pets
Cannabis has become an increasingly popular home remedy. In fact, studies have shown that cannabis can serve as an effective treatment for a wide range of ailments, from arthritis and cancer to anxiety and depression, especially in conjunction with other medications.
By Claire Peters5 years ago in Petlife
Vaccinate Your Babies
Parvovirus is one of the deadliest viruses in the canine world. It has over a ninety percent fatality rate in puppies and young dogs, while most adult dogs have a ten percent fatality rate. There are so many misconceptions now about parvovirus, and people love to spread the wrong information like wildfire. And by chance you are told your fur baby has this horrible virus, it’s hard to figure out what is the truth and what is false. Now, if you are anything like me, you research the absolute h*ll out of it and find out everything you can, and here, I’ll share my findings with you.
By Victoria Hayes5 years ago in Petlife
Healthy Pets Are Happy Pets
The way to a person's heart is through a pet. Many people look at their pets as another family member. Pets, such as dogs and cats, are loved and treated with care and respect in most households. People are always trying to learn how to give their pet the best life. There are many ways to do this and most ways take little to no work. Here are some examples of how to make your pet happy.
By Paisley Hansen5 years ago in Petlife
How to Make Sure Your Animals Are Staying Healthy
How To Make Sure Your Animals Are Staying Healthy Getting a pet is almost like having a child. You have to provide them with food and shelter, and care for them like you would a kid. They aren’t nearly as expensive and they won’t try to push your buttons the same way a child does, but they will love and depend on you as a kid does. When you get an animal you will want to do everything in your power to make sure they are staying healthy.
By Paisley Hansen5 years ago in Petlife
6 Awesome Benefits You and Your Dog Get When You Exercise Together
Exercising regularly is very important for the health. It helps your body be stronger and more resistant from diseases. It is a fun and healthy thing to do and particularly enjoyable when you are with your loved ones. Have you however tried working out with your dear dog?
By Nicole Ann5 years ago in Petlife
How to Know When Your Pet Is Sick
Behavior The first sign is when the dog has a change in their behavior. This means that the dog is going to be acting in a strange way. Some of the things that you will need to look for are clingy or needy, withdrawal, irritability, lethargy, and agitation. All of these things could be a sign that your dog is very sick and the dog will need to go to the doctor as soon as possible.
By Paisley Hansen5 years ago in Petlife
Common Pet Illnesses to Look Out for
Regardless of how old your dog is, you play a significant part in helping your dog fight sickness and be as good as possible. Remember, the dog may not identify symptoms to you, but your dog will show you signs of illness. Knowing of these signs of the most common diseases is one way to help lessen the animal’s probability of being impacted by them.
By Paisley Hansen5 years ago in Petlife