Did you know that there are specialties within veterinary medicine? It’s true. And having a vet with that training may actually be a huge benefit if your pet develops serious illnesses along the line.
It’s important to remember that changes in behavior and energy levels are among two of the most common ways your pet can tell you that something isn’t right with them. If you’re not sure how to help them feel better, we’re here for you.
When you first adopt a pet, one of the most important decisions you need to make is naming your pet. It is essential that you pick a name that suits your pet's breed and personality characteristics, since this helps you establish your pet's identity.
Do you understand the acupuncture method? It involves the insertion of needles into body tissue where nerve bundles and blood vessels come together. These collections of nervous and vascular tissue are termed "acupuncture points," which course over all aspects of the body’s surface.
One of the many benefits of bird ownership is the fairly low average cost of owning this pet. According to the 2012 U.S. Pet Ownership & Demographics Sourcebook, bird owners spent about one-sixth the amount on medical care as cat owners and one-twelfth the amount spent by dog owners.
The older your cat gets, the less active they will be. Prolong your senior cat’s life by seeing the veterinarian at least twice a year for regular check-ups. Always check their claws and teeth for proper care as well as maintain a healthy diet when your cat becomes less active.
A persistent myth about a pet’s dental health is that cleanings with a general anesthetic are too dangerous for older pets. If your pet is in good shape, and testing before cleaning uncovers no issues, there should be no issue for older pets to have their teeth cleaned.
Canine arthritis, also known as osteoarthritis or degenerative joint disease, is caused by the breakdown of articular cartilage that covers bones in a joint. This results in exposure of underlying bone, leading to pain and inflammation.
If your pet bird is bobbing its tail more than usual, this can be a sign that it is experiencing a respiratory illness. Birds bob their tail since they do not possess a diaphragm as humans do. When they bob their tail, they are not breathing properly and should be seen by a veterinarian.
If you have more than one cat or other animals, and one cat ends up being bullied or attacked by the others, bring in the victimized cat for a checkup. This is the cat who is probably in trouble, not the aggressive ones.
When you have an exotic pet in your home, you may worry that you’re missing the signs that something could be wrong with them. Let’s talk about the behavior you’ve been noticing lately and whether it could indicate an injury or illness.
What are the signs my pet may have dental disease? While your pet’s breath is likely not very good, if it becomes particularly strong and offensive, that is a pretty good indication of some type of dental issue, according to the American Animal Hospital Association.
