Tag Archives: pet care

Dog Health Treatment & Advice : What Does Mange Look Like?

Posted on May 15, 2010 by admin

Mange takes the form of scaly, dry lesions and patches of hair loss on a dog’s face, legs and ears, and a skin scrape at the vet’s office will confirm the condition. Identify mange on a dog, seeking both topical … Continue reading →

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Dog Training & Care : Symptoms of Dogs With Ticks

Posted on May 15, 2010 by admin

Symptoms that a dog may have ticks include potential lameness, irritated skin, itching and loss of appetite. Remove ticks from a dog, being careful to get the head of the tick, with instructions from a certified dog trainer in this … Continue reading →

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Dog & Cat Diseases : Cat Poisoning Symptoms

Posted on May 9, 2010 by admin

Cats can get poisoned by eating things that they shouldn’t, such as plants or medications. Look for vomiting and unstable walking as signs of a cat that’s been poisoned with help from a staff veterinarian in this free video on … Continue reading →

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Dog Care Tips : How to Remove a Tick From a Dog’s Ear

Posted on May 6, 2010 by admin

Remove a tick from a dog’s ear by grabbing the tick close to the skin with tweezers and applying firm pressure to pull the tick out. Make sure the head of the tick is removed to prevent infection with tips … Continue reading →

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Dog Health Treatment & Advice : How to Treat Dog Conjunctivitis

Posted on May 3, 2010 by admin

To treat dog conjunctivitis, see a veterinarian who can determine the cause before prescribing an eye ointment, eye drops or an antihistamine, depending on the situation and animal. Care for conjunctivitis in a dog with health information from a veterinarian … Continue reading →

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Small Dog Breed Care : How to Care for a Miniature Pinscher

Posted on April 15, 2010 by admin

Miniature pinschers are very intelligent, fast-moving dogs and proper care should include a good leadership program and obedience training. Keep miniature pinschers warm in cold weather with help from a certified dog trainer in this free video on pet care … Continue reading →

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Dog Health Treatment & Advice : How to Treat Ringworm on a Dog

Posted on April 12, 2010 by admin

Treating ringworm on a dog, which is not a worm at all, requires a DTMF or fungal culture at the veterinary office, followed by an anti-fungal treatment and anti-ringworm shampoos. Cure ringworm in a dog with health information from a … Continue reading →

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Dog & Cat Diseases : Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms in Dogs

Posted on April 12, 2010 by admin

Symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis in dogs include stiffness, fevers, joint paint or joint swelling. Find out how to manage rheumatoid arthritis with steroidal medications with help from a staff veterinarian in this free video on dog health and pet care. … Continue reading →

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Dog & Cat Diseases : Cat UTI Infection Symptoms

Posted on April 9, 2010 by admin

A cat with a UTI, or urinary tract infection, will commonly urinate outside of the litter box. Look for frequent urination as a sign of a possible UTI in a cat with help from a staff veterinarian in this free … Continue reading →

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Dog & Cat Diseases : Feline Asthma Symptoms

Posted on April 6, 2010 by admin

Symptoms of feline asthma in cats include heavy breathing, open mouth breathing, coughing or vomiting. Find out why it’s important to get an asthmatic cat checked out by a veterinarian with help from a staff veterinarian in this free video … Continue reading →

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Dog Health Answers : How to Kill Bed Bugs on Pets

Posted on March 31, 2010 by admin

Killing bed bugs on pets is best done by killing them in their environment, which could be a mattress, carpeting or bedding. Use steam or exterminating products to kill bed bugs in the home with helpful information from a practicing … Continue reading →

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Dog Health Problems : Symptoms of Kidney Stones in Dogs

Posted on March 31, 2010 by admin

Kidney stones are not nearly as common as bladder stones in dogs, so it’s important to keep an eye out for bladder stones in dogs. Learn about feeling for bladder stones in a dog with help from a veterinarian in … Continue reading →

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Dog Care & Canine Health : How to Tell if a Dog Has Had a Seizure

Posted on March 28, 2010 by admin

A dog may have had a seizure if there are questionable things around the house, such as vomit, feces, urine spots, flipping over rugs or other disturbances. Monitor a dog’s behavior to see if he is have seizures with health … Continue reading →

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Dog Care & Canine Health : Diabetic Symptoms in Canines

Posted on March 28, 2010 by admin

Symptoms of diabetes in dogs include obesity, urinating indiscriminately, drinking lots of water and becoming weak with weight loss. Get a urine or blood test to confirm canine diabetes with health information from a practicing veterinarian in this free video … Continue reading →

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