Dental Disease In Cats...

Vets in United States and Canada say that most cat owners are not familiar with the sight of the inner reaches of their pet’s mouth. Most cats with dental problems are taken to their vets only when the condition reaches an advanced stage and symptoms become obvious, like difficulty in eating. The most common dental disease in cats includes periodontal disease and gingivitis. Periodontal disease This condition is suffered by...

All about Cushings Disease in Dogs...

Cushings disease in dogs or hyperadrenocorticism is a condition that occurs due to excessive production of glucocorticoid hormones by the adrenal gland. This disease is quite complex with a wide range of causes and symptoms. There are two types of Cushings disease, the pituitary based and the adrenal based. The pituitary based disease (PDH) results due to excessive secretion of ACTH by the pituitary gland (usually due to the...

Shaking Dog – Causes, Diagnosis and Treatmen...

Shaking or tremors are rhythmic involuntary movements that occur during waking hours. There are several causes for tremors or shaking in dogs and they vary depending on which part of their body is affected. If shaking occurs in the head then it might be due to abnormalities in the cerebellum, inflammation, vestibular diseases, drugs and trauma or due to some genetic causes. If the tremors or shaking occur in the rear limb or...

10 Pet Lovers to Follow on Twitter...

Pets are beautiful and pets are also a responsibility. Social networking sites like Twitter offer us a great opportunity to exchange experiences and learn from other pet lovers. Here is a list of ten committed pet lovers on Twitter; keeping in touch with their tweets is sure to add to the sum of your knowledge on all the different aspects related to pets. 1. ICHCheezburger – I Can Has Cheezburger is a site that has taken a...

Things to Look for When Buying a Horse...

There are many aspects to take into consideration when we get a pet home. A horse is a big pet and will be with you for quite some time. The animal’s diet and space requirements are different from a dog or a cat. Factors that come into play when you consider a horse as a pet include space requirements, money required to maintain the animal, how to buy a horse, where to buy a horse, mistakes to avoid when purchasing a...

Dog Flu, Damaged Dog Paws in Winter Among Seasonal...

Dog flu, similar to human flu, is among the hazards that face dogs in winter. Damaged dog paws in winter are another frequent concern. “If your pet has dog flu, fasting is as normal for him as it is for you when you are sick,” notes Callie Novak, vice president of Dynamite Marketing, which has been producing pet food and nutritional supplements for four generations. “Let Fido rest while he recovers from dog flu and...

Pet Theft in America and What Pet Owners Should Do...

Dog-napping and cat-napping are not innocent terms that a person may consider them to be. These have nothing to do with the sleeping behavior of your pet; instead these terms draw our attention to a sad and reprehensible trend in pet kidnappings that seems to be growing unabated. Pets are being kidnapped more than ever before and not just exotic pets that can fetch a good price. Dogs and cats are being lifted and sold in the...