June 18, 2010
Small dogs can easily get settled up in your apartment or room – no matter how small or large it is Many people assume that typical large sized dogs are more intelligent and much more reliable. This is not always true. Small dogs can be extremely intelligent and can perform activities at a quicker pace. ...
June 15, 2010
Pets – just like humans are suffering more from allergies than ever before; including grass pollen, yeast and even grains in food. If you’re pet has an allergy – changes in your pets skin is probably the first signs you notice. Also – look for swellings around the eyes, mouth, nose, and even ...
June 15, 2010
Most ferret owners are perfectly aware of the potential problems that face their ferret if it were to get outside. But many do not realize that there are also potential problems inside the home that can be very serious. It is a very good idea to ensure that you have made your home safe for ...
May 17, 2010
Cats and dogs need emergency blood transfusions just like humans do Dogs and cats have become like family members and vets are doing far more complex surgery on animals as owners will do anything possible they can to keep their pet alive even if it means dipping into their life savings or re-mortgaging their ...
April 26, 2010
Chihuahuas do have a tendency to have problems during birth and have a higher rate of emergency Caesarean-sections compared with other dogs. Some larger Chihuahuas can give birth without any medical intervention. Birth problems will depend on the size of the dog and also on the size of her mate. When considering breeding a ...
August 31, 2009
Yes – Nose prints can be used to identify dogs in the same manner that finger prints are recorded to identify human beings. Nose prints are far less invasive than microchipping – plus microchips can dislodge over time or be detected and removed. A company has developed a do it yourself ’Dog Nose ID Kit’ which you ...
August 9, 2009
Yes – You can wash your cat but you should only do this if it is totally neccessary, as cats are very clean animals and they do a pretty good job of cleaning themselves. However – if you do need to wash your cat due to his or her coat being ...
Pets
August 2, 2009
Humans can catch worms from dogs through the dogs faeces and also from the dog licking it’s rear end and then licking the child. Therefore it is extremely important to treat dogs for worms regularly, for instance – every six weeks when they are puppies, and then every six months after the dog ...
Pets