How to Detect Symptoms of Pneumonia in Cats...

Pneumonia is a serious condition that can end in fatality when humans are affected. Cats too are susceptible to pneumonia and can suffer serious complications. To prevent this from happening you should be able to detect the symptoms of pneumonia at the beginning stages. This will ensure timely medical care from the veterinarian which will help the cat to heal properly. Pneumonia is basically an infection or inflammation...

Humane Society Releases Puppy Mill Report Weeks be...

By Sharon Stevens St. Louis, MO (KSDK) — The Humane Society of Missouri has released a scathing report on alleged puppy mills in the state, just weeks before voters decide on new rules for dog breeding. Twelve kennels, none of them in the St. Louis-area, are identified as keeping dogs in deplorable conditions. Proposition B is the key issue. The November ballot includes the controversial Proposition B, known as the...

Dogs Can’t Talk, but Mattel Tag Lets Them Tr...

Lily, a Schnauzer, is wearing the Puppy Tweets device at Trixie & Peanut in New York. Puppy Tweets is an electronic dog tag that detects your pet’s movements sends a variety of tweets to a Twitter page. By Sue Manning, Associated Press LOS ANGELES — So your dog follows your every move around the house. Now, when you leave home, you can follow your dog. Puppy Tweets is an electronic dog tag with a sensor that...

Cat Vocalizations – Know What’s on Your Cat’...

Cats have a very impressive vocal range that includes purrs, hisses, meows, even chirps. According to French researchers cat sounds cover more than 60 notes and over the millennia of domestication, many of these sounds have evolved to reach out to the pet parents. We need to know what our beloved feline is trying to tell us. Because cats are highly evolved independent hunters, their need for communication in the wild can...

Dog Food Ingredients to Avoid...

Many of you would love to give your dog excellent recipes that are not only nutritious but also liked by him. Many such recipes abound in the internet. But though you have lots of recipes both from the net as well as those from friends and neighbors you should exercise caution while giving these pet foods to your pets. Many ingredients that are used in the various dog food recipes may be harmful to your dog and some may even...

Common Allergies in Dogs and Their Treatment...

There is no particular reason for allergies to occur. They occur suddenly and may be caused by things that one was normally exposed to. Dogs too suffer from allergies. Your pet can be allergic to the dust in their surroundings, the soap you use or even the plants that you have in your garden. The food that your dog takes daily too may cause allergic reaction. You may be wondering why these allergies are caused and how they...

How to Treat Tapeworm Infections in Dogs...

Though many of you may not be aware of it, dogs and cats too are susceptible to tapeworm infection like humans and once infection with the parasite is confirmed treatment should be given promptly. Tapeworms are usually found in the intestinal wall where they adhere by means of hooks. Both dogs and cats are affected by the same group of tapeworms called as Dipylidium caninum. The worms extend up to 20 cm in length. An adult...