How To Treat Your Dog In Cardiac Arrest

In every batch of worst-case scenarios, there’s always one that demands immediate medical attention, may have multiple causes, leaves only a few minutes to save a life, or requires considerable effort and knowledge just to administer fast first aid. Among dogs, the twin serpents of cardiac and respiratory arrest are the nightmare scenario. Should your dog suffer cardiac or respiratory arrest, a swift but knowledgeable response can mean the difference between life and death. The first signs... Read more »

Improving Communication With Your Dog

Lack of communication can not only cause problems between us humans, but also between us and our pets. If you cannot communicate effectively, how do you expect the one you are talking with to understand what you are trying to tell them? The basic rules of effective communication are to stay calm, to express yourself as clearly as possible (even if that means taking a few moments to compose your thoughts), and to only work on one problem at a time. The same thing goes for your relationship with your... Read more »

Everything You Need To Know About Hairballs

What is the condition of hairballs? Hairballs result from accumulations of hair in the digestive tract. Cats are fastidious cleaners, spending a great deal of time grooming their hair. When a cat grooms, its rough tongue pulls loose, dead hair from the coat. This hair is then swallowed and can accumulate in the cats stomach and becomes a source of irritation. Some hair may be passed from the cats body in the feces or could be coughed up in the form of a hairball. What are the signs of hairballs?... Read more »

Dealing With Internal Parasites

Be alert to the hidden health threat. Most internal parasites, commonly called worms, live in a cats intestines where they feed and reproduce. All kittens should be examined by a veterinarian for internal parasites. Your veterinarian can detect the presence of most worms by examining your kittens feces. Some parasites, such as hookworms and roundworms, can be transmitted from the mother to her kittens before birth or during nursing. Hookworms are among the most dangerous of all internal parasites,... Read more »

Your Cat’s Life Is At Stake. Pick The Right Cat Collar For Your Cat

If your cat goes outside it’s a really good idea to use a collar. It lets other people know that the cat has a home, and if your cat should stray or get lost then the contact details on the collar will have you re-united with your cat in no time. Deciding what cat collar to buy can be a more difficult choice than you think. Do you go with a flea control collar, a reflective collar, an elasticated collar, a buckle-on collar, or no collar at all. Do flea collars really work? My experience has... Read more »

Your Cat’s First Visit To The Vet

If you have a new cat or kitten in your life, or soon plan to bring one (or more) into your family, at some point you will find yourself making an appointment for a first veterinary visit. Regardless of their background or state of health, new pets should be seen by a veterinarian. At the very least, an office visit provides an opportunity to learn about caring for your cat; in many cases it is also necessary for the diagnosis of potentially harmful problems such as intestinal worms, ear mites, nutritional... Read more »

How To Take Care Of Your Horse

Horses are one of the most exciting pets to own and they make excellent companions. In fact, they are almost like people with their own personalities. However, taking care of your horse is a big responsibility and your horse must be cared for properly to keep it healthy and happy. To provide the appropriate level of care for your horse, you can imagine it as being a child of about 4 years old as this is about their level of mentality. The first thing that you will need for your horse is a home. This... Read more »

Dangerous House Plants

Although we think of cats as carnivores, in fact many are fond of vegetables and other plant material. Although food preferences vary with individual cats, many will sample a plot of grass outdoors, the leaves of a potted houseplant indoors, or other common items like shoelaces. Cats confuse their owners by ending grass-grazing with regurgitation or vomiting. The reason for this predictable behavior is unclear, but it has been suggested that our pets eat grass, at least sometimes, in order to stimulate... Read more »

How To Give Your Cat Medication

There will be times when you will need to give your cat medicine whether they like it or not. Some cats will be more agreeable than others, but the following tips should help: Giving Pills: First, try deceiving your cat by hiding the pill in some baby food. If that doesn’t work, try kneeling on the floor and putting the cat between your knees. Make sure your cat’s front legs are tucked in between your knees so it can’t claw you. Put the palm of your hand on top of its head, and... Read more »

Optimizing K9 Health and Performance

Every Working Dog handler knows that “Failure to Thrive” and “Hip Dysplasia” are big issues for Shepherds. But do you know why? These are genetic weaknesses. The primary suspects are- pollution (air, water, soil) and a fast food diet. According to The Royal Society of Medicine of Great Britain- Fully 90% of all chronic disease is caused by an unhealthy intestinal system! Rescue areas can be loaded with airborne pollutants. Often times, their effect shows up long after any... Read more »