While spaying and neutering your pets is important for controlling the pet population, it can also help your stress levels. If a female is in heat in your neighborhood, indoor male pets still know and will make a fuss about wanting out.
Upper respiratory illnesses are fairly common in cats, as these are similar to a common cold for them. The good news is that indoor cats seldom get this, and instead, it is usually free-roaming cats who have been exposed who come down with it. Sneezing, coughing, and even a fever are tell-tale signs of illness.
Many animals suffer from some kind or stress or anxiety disorder, especially those that have been rescued from an abusive situation. This may present itself in a skin condition or a repetitive habit like licking their paws. There are a wide range of flower essences to help in this area.
Have you noticed what appear to be double teeth in your pet’s mouth? Sometimes, baby teeth do not fall out as they should and block the arrival of permanent teeth. A veterinarian should be consulted immediately, because this can cause the permanent tooth to arrive in a painful position.
Understanding how to determine your horse's TPR - the temperature, heart rate (pulse) and respiration - will allow you to catch bacterial or viral disease affecting the horse at the very earliest stages.
Does it seem like almost everyone you know has a pet? According to a yearly survey of pet ownership, the number of pets in homes in the U.S. has tripled since 1970. According to recent statistics, more than 6 out of every 10 homes in the country include a pet.