After my pet had a long, drawn-out battle with cancer, I realized that I needed to do a better job with understanding my pet's needs. I wanted to be there for them no matter what, so I started focusing on my other animals. They needed more love, attention, and medical care, so I focused on those things. I started taking them in for regular checkups and working on their physical appearance. I was able to spot a few other potentially catastrophic health conditions with my animals because of my actions. This blog is all about understanding your pet's needs.
Understanding Your Pet's Needs
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Congestive Heart Failure In Pets: Spot It Soon And Get It Treated Early
25 September 2014
Most people want to protect their pets and make sure that they live as long as possible. A major problem, as pets age, is that their valves in their heart deform, resulting in the heart becoming larger. This condition, also known as cardiomyopathy, is fatal if not treated. One of the most important factors when it comes to treating congestive heart failure in pets is making sure that its signs are identified and that it is treated as early as possible.
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Four Fun Ways To Make Your Dog Look Manly
18 September 2014
Do you suffer from "cutesy dog" syndrome? Are you tired of people mistaking your four-legged friend for a female when clearly he's male? There's nothing wrong with owning a female companion. But if you want to proudly boast a dog that unequivocally conveys "I'm a man, not a precious ball of fur," here are four great ways to make your canine appear masculine in every way. The War Veteran There's a fighter in there.
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How To Trim A Dog's Nails When The Quicks Are Too Long
16 September 2014
Like many dog owners, you may have trouble keeping up with your pet's nails, especially if the process is stressful for both you and your dog. But failing to trim toenails regularly can lead to overgrowth, discomfort and even skeletal issues, making it very important to maintain a consistent grooming schedule. If you realize that it has been a while since you trimmed your dog's nails, you might be shocked to notice that the quick, or the blood vessels and nerves within each nail, has grown so long that you cannot safely cut the toenail without the risk of bleeding and trauma for everyone involved.
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3 Reasons Why You May Need To Cull Your Pet Mice
12 September 2014
Are you about to breed your mice? Before you take that step, you might want to think about the possibility of culling. Culling occurs when a mother mouse has too many baby mice. In the wild, a mouse will have a multitude of offspring because few will survive. Domesticated mice still have these large litters, which often leads to a situation in which a pet owner needs to take some of the smaller baby mice to a small animal clinic to be euthanized.
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Dog Illness: Three Signs Your Dog Is Experiencing A Medical Emergency
30 May 2014
When your dog isn't feeling well, it's only normal to be concerned. However, there's a big difference between not feeling well because of something like the occasional upset stomach and a true medical emergency. Still, not all pet emergencies are easy to spot and failing to recognize them can place your dog's life in jeopardy. Therefore, it is imperative that you know what to look for when your dog falls ill.