By Nik | January 29, 2010
Ringworm Infection in Pets:
Pet ringworm, as the name suggests, might cause most people to believe that it is caused due to worms. However, it is the result of a fungus. Ringworm is a common disease which is not restricted to human beings but even animals. It is most often seen in cats but also frequently [...]
By Nik | January 29, 2010
Ear Care for Pets:
Having an ear that is painful can be very unsettling for any pet. Ear infections in your pet can range anywhere from mild to chronic. Some of the symptoms of an ear infection include discharge from the ear. This can be black or yellow in color. Other symptoms include the pet being [...]
By Nik | January 29, 2010
Home Pet Euthanasia:
Pet euthanasia is the act of painlessly and humanely terminating the life of your pet. The Greek translation of euthanasia literally means ‘good death’. There are various places where this can be practiced like veterinarian clinics, animal shelters or at home. The methods used when practicing euthanasia are aimed at causing the least [...]
By Nik | January 29, 2010
Putting Pets to Sleep:
Sometimes the kindest gesture one can make for a pet that is grievously ill or seriously injured and can never regain a good life is to consider euthanasia. Euthanasia can literally be defined as peaceful death. It is the act of humanely and painlessly inducing death or allowing death to occur by [...]
By Nik | January 29, 2010
Acupuncture for Pets:
Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese procedure involving the use of needles or massage to bring an ailing body back into balance. Acupuncture was first practiced on humans. Practicing it on animals and one’s pets was later derived from this practice. The aim of this practice is to insert fine needles into specific points [...]
By Nik | January 29, 2010
Pet Health:
Just as humans get affected by various diseases and problems so do dogs, cats, horses, birds and other species. Pets rely on their owners to keep them healthy. It is also vital for the owner to know his or her pet’s habits like sleeping, drinking, eating, and playing among others. Any variations in these [...]
By Nik | January 13, 2010
Pet Injury:
If you have an active pet, you must be dealing with a lot of injuries. Pets tend to injure themselves during their regular activities. Here’s what to do when your pet has injured itself:
Causes of Pet Injuries:
If your pet has been bitten by some other animal, it may not be feeling very benevolent. In [...]
By Nik | January 13, 2010
Pet Health Signs:
When it comes to health, both humans and their pets respond similarly to disease and ailments. Our pets’ bodies respond to illnesses in a fashion similar to ours. When they are young, the pet health issues they face are very different from the ones they experience when they are older. An experienced vet [...]
By Nik | January 13, 2010
Pet Health Information and Issues:
Pet health is a very serious issue and therefore should be taken very seriously. If you take proper pet health care, you will be able to prevent most of the common pet health issues. Still, we often find ourselves faced with the challenge of taking care of an ailing pet.
There are [...]
By Nik | January 13, 2010
Pet Health Advice:
Pets sure do add a lot of joy to our lives. They not only provide companionship but also give us a sense of responsibility and safety. However, our pets are completely dependent on us for taking care of their food, shelter and health. They depend on us for the fulfillment of their basic [...]