Arthritis in Dogs – Diagnosis, Cause, and Tr...

Arthritis is a common condition found in pets – large dog breeds are particularly susceptible to the condition. Approximately 25% -30% of pet dogs are affected by the condition. Dogs, in fact, are more likely to get arthritis as compared to cats. There are different types of arthritis such as osteoarthritis, degenerative joint disease, osteochondrosis, knee dysplasia, hip dysplasia, etc. Of these, osteoarthritis is the most...

Hip Dysplasia – Diagnosis and Treatment...

Hip Dysplasia can be controlled and the symptoms mitigated through proper diagnosis. The diagnosis is usually carried out by observing the outward signs of arthritis and any obvious pain while moving; a full-body examination; and x-rays. Clinical signs are easy to interpret and are usually corroborated via x-rays. Diagnosing hip dysplasia is not a particularly difficult thing for a vet. Often, breeders wish to ensure that...

Dog Health – When Arthritis and Hip Dysplasia Th...

Hip dysplasia is a common condition with dogs – particularly the medium to large breeds such as Labrador Retrievers, Great Danes, German Shepherds, etc. The condition is by no means restricted to the larger breeds only. It usually manifests as the dog ages. Hip dysplasia affects the hip joint which is a ball and socket type of joint and it attaches the hind leg to the body. In this condition, the joint structure is not...

Pet Euthanasia – Making a Humane Choice...

Sometimes in life hard decisions are called for – for the betterment of all involved. Taking a call on getting your pet euthanized is a sensitive and serious and sensitive one. Although we would all prefer our pets to lead full, healthy lives and then pass away peacefully in their sleep; it does not always pan out in that manner. Sometimes pets reach a point in their lives when they are just not able to enjoy their lives...

Christmas Gifts for Your Pet Cats and Pet Dogs...

The season of giving is upon us and it presents pet parents with an excellent opportunity to renew their bonds of love with their pets. Or if your friends have pets then a gift for their pets would be an ideal Christmas gift. It will help if you put in a little thought into the type of gift you are trying to buy for your pet. It does not necessarily have to be a nice chewy toy for the dog or a grooming brush for your cat;...

Cat Agility Training and Agility Contests for Cats...

The very excellent online information resource – The International Cat Association (TICA) makes an interesting observation to dispel a traditional myth; according to TICA cats are very intelligent and trainable animals. This certainly goes against conventional wisdom that cats are difficult creatures to train. In fact, not only are cats very agile and easy to train there are cat agility competitions held in the U.S and...

Who Will Take Care of Your Pet After You’re ...

Here are some of the things that you can do to ensure that your pet does not have to suffer the vagaries of fate and the mean streets when you are no longer around to take care of it or when you are injured or mentally incapacitated feed it and take care of it. You can set up a contract with a pet care facility to take care of your pet in case of your demise. Your estate executor will be empowered to deal with the pet’s...

Declawing your Cat – Pros and Cons...

Declawing your cat is a personal decision that you as a pet owner have to take; opinions are divided among pet owners and vets as well regarding the potential merits and demerits of declawing a cat. Declawing is a major decision because it’s not just simple clipping of your cat’s nails. It involves much more than that. Declawing is complete removal of the claw which is attached to bone. Declawing is a surgical procedure...

Importance of Pet Liability Insurance...

Pet liability insurance is a handy insurance for pet owners to have. Pets can be unpredictable and lead to unwanted damage and often injury for which you can be held liable. According to statistics, dog bites are among the top claims in the U.S with more than a million reported every year. A lot depends upon your neighborhood and type of pet. If you are living in an apartment in a congested area the likelihood of an accident...