Health

Did you know that cat poisoning is often caused by human food? It isn’t necessary to give them any because felines love their cat food (especially the wet kind) pate and tuna. Basically, those three types of food should comprise…

Love for a pet is unconditional, but sometimes that doggy smell can be a little hard to ignore. To help make life with your four-legged friend a little more pleasant, we want to tell you some simple things you can…

Maybe you’re starting to suspect skin allergies in one of your dogs. It might be true if they’re showing any of the following symptoms: Excessive scratching Grooming Rashes Sneezing Watery eyes Paw chewing Skin inflammation It’s not uncommon for a…

Being pregnant and lactating are two extremely important stages in the life of female dogs. This makes it crucial for you to be well-informed on how to keep them healthy while they’re in these stages. Read on for some tips…

Caring for your dog’s coat in summer is essential, allowing you to safely enjoy the warm weather together. Generally speaking, the care your dog requires will largely depend on the length of its coat, as well as factors such as…

Canine diabetes prevention is important because it could become a life-threatening condition, especially if you don’t detect it in time. Currently, there’s no cure for this disease, so the best course of action is to prevent it. The origin of…

Canine osteoarthritis is a chronic disease which affects the joints, causing a progressive loss of mobility. Despite often being asymptomatic, this can be a very painful illness. As a result, owners need to be able to recognize subtle signs and…

Deworming is an extremely important thing to do when you have a pet. You need to deworm a dog because it can prevent serious health problems. That goes just as much for the dog itself as for the humans it lives with.…

We know what causes dwarfism in humans, otherwise known as achondroplasia. But dwarfism in nature can happen in different ways and have several different causes. Dwarfism and survival Climate, the number of available resources, and the presence of rival species…

Meningitis affects dogs in much the same way it does humans. Though it isn’t contagious, canine meningitis can often be fatal. Like many illnesses, early treatment is the key to recovery. The brain is protected by three layers (or membranes)…

Leishmaniasis in cats is a disease caused by the parasite Leishmania infantum. This parasitic illness can affect a variety of vertebrate species and spreads via invertebrate carriers–typically sand flies. What is leishmaniasis? Leishmaniasis refers to a set of symptoms produced by…

The olive tree is an age-old tree. Its medicinal properties have been known for thousands of years. The extracts of olive leaves have some of the best natural antibiotic properties for dogs and even humans. Medicinal properties of olives The olive tree…

This skin pigmentation disorder impacts a very small percentage of the population. We’re talking about both dogs and humans. In dogs, vitiligo takes the form of light patches on certain parts of its body. We’re going to tell you more about it…

Lavender oil comes from the flowers of lavender plants–a very common plant in the United States. This oil is especially popular among people for its relaxing properties–but it’s also great for dogs. Lavender oil for dogs works as a natural…

Spring and summer are the seasons when pets are most prone to bites from mosquitoes and other insects. Being aware of measures to protect dogs from insect bites will allow your dog to enjoy good health without having to give…

Eye spills in dogs are more common than you may think, and knowing how to treat them is our responsibility. This means dog owners need to be informed, and that’s what we want to talk about today. What are eye…

Just like humans, dogs also suffer from genetic disorders. Many dogs suffer from conditions that are already genetically predetermined before birth. Unfortunately, they’re very common, and it happens to both purebreds and crossbreeds. Genetic disorders in dogs are very delicate.…

Year after year, in times of stifling heat we all have the inclination to offer our dog something refreshing, such as ice water and even ice. But is this safe? Are you familiar with the side-effects of giving ice to…

Not only humans suffer from allergies. Actually, more and more animals are suffering from allergies nowadays. This is why experts have invested a lot of time and research into allergy tests for dogs. Humans have more notable allergy symptoms. Dogs…

Humans aren’t the only ones to suffer from conditions that affect the urinary tract. There are a growing number of pets that are also suffering from urinary infections. When treating urinary infections in dogs, it’s important to better understand the…