Heartworm disease in dogs – it’s a potentially very serious disease, which sounds very ominous. What could be worse than a parasitic disease of the heart? One of the more common questions I was asked by pet owners was whether or not their dog really needed to be on a conventional preventive medication. More often [...]

Home cooked dog food: Deciding to cook your own dog meals and use your own recipes is an important decision. Now maybe you are wondering why? Well here are a few good reasons: • Because home cooked dog food is not a balanced diet nutritionally, unless you know what you are doing. • It takes [...]

For those of us whose dogs trigger our allergies, it can be a real balancing act to enjoy them while dealing with the symptoms that are often triggered by their presence. Here are 5 things you can do right now that will help you enjoy your dog more by reducing the allergens that trigger symptoms. [...]

Your cat’s teeth, and their care are vital in terms of keeping your cat healthy and preventing disease. Periodontal (gum) disease is the number one diagnosed problem in cats; by the age of three, 70% of cats have some form of periodontal disease. Lack of healthy teeth and gums can lead to heart disease, liver [...]

If you have an older cat with increased appetite, but also with weight loss then they likely have hyperthyroidism. This is a very common cat disease, primarily affecting middle aged to older cats. In this article I will explain what hyperthyroidism is, going over the most common signs and causes. I will then cover your [...]

If you are considering adopting a pet bird, it’s a big decision and one that will change the bird’s life and yours. Here are 7 important aspects of bird ownership to consider before you finalize your decision. Life Span Some parrots have a life expectancy of 70! This is a huge factor when adopting. Your [...]

You’ve been taking riding lessons at a riding school for some time, and have decided that you’d really like to take the equestrian sport a bit further and would like to have a horse of your own! Something you can ride whenever you want to, take to shows without asking permission, buy the tack, rugs [...]

You can find three different kinds of mange that generally occurs in dogs: Cheyletiella, Demodectic, and Sarcoptic. Whereas there are certain indications that all types have in common, methods for treatment of each type is different, as well as whether it is infectious or not. Demodectic Mange Generally known as Demodex Mange in addition to [...]

Puppy Training: It is important to get the socialization of your puppy right first time to produce a well-balanced dog. It should be done carefully; paying special attention to getting the puppy used to all types and ages of people, especially children. All puppies, like babies, are born without any knowledge of the world around [...]

Cancer, or neoplasia is one of the most feared diseases and diagnoses among dog owners; unfortunately the incidence is on the rise leaving pet owners with many questions about why this is happening, and what they can do to prevent it. In this article you will learn about the current statistics on cancer in dogs, [...]