Can I Give My Dog Tums For An Upset Stomach?
TUMS can be a great remedy for a person’s heartburn, stomach upset, and even diarrhea. If your digestive tract is giving you a hard time, you might want to take one or two of these chalky tablets to get some relief. But can you give TUMS to your dog if he’s also experiencing digestive distress? […]
My Cat Throws Up after Eating | Causes & Treatment
Around 80% of cat parents say that their feline friends have experienced some type of digestive distress over the past six months. The most common digestive issues that cats can suffer from are vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation. But the cause of all of these problems are different from one animal to the next, and they […]
My Dog Ate Chicken Bones, What Should I Do?
Every pet parent knows that accidents are bound to happen, no matter how much you try to prevent them. Dogs can be extremely curious when it comes to human food, and feeding your canine friend leftovers can make him even more interested in what’s on the table. But if your dog eats chicken or turkey […]
Why Do Dogs Eat Dirt?
It’s certainly not uncommon for a dog parent to see their precious Fido nibbling on the weirdest things. But when that happens with dirt, one might ask themselves if something is wrong. In most cases, this is a sign that the dog is suffering from something called pica, but we’ll discuss more on this condition […]
Is a Dog’s Mouth Cleaner Than a Human’s
Some people say that a pooch’s mouth is actually cleaner than a human’s. But is this true, or is it just a myth? Well, it depends on what goes into the dog’s mouth. Since most dog parents can’t keep an eye on what their canine friends are doing at all times, it is practically impossible […]
Why Diagnosing Your Pet’s Health Problems Online is Dangerous
Almost everyone has access to the Internet nowadays. While this is great, it also means that our behavior has changed. It used to be that if you found a rash, a lump, or a bump or you had an itch, you would go to your doctor to find out what’s wrong. But these days, people […]
Lifespan of Domesticated Cats
If you’re a cat guardian and you’ve ever wondered how long you can expect your feline companion to live, it’s a good thing you’re reading this post. You’ll find all the important info on a cat’s life span below, including some of the medical problems that can affect it in a negative way. We also […]
Top 10 Homemade Flea Remedies for Cats and Dogs
There are many products that can be used nowadays if you want to get rid of the fleas that have been bothering both your dog or your cat and yourself. Fleas are usually a problem that you have to deal with when the weather gets warm. Although there are pets that can have fleas all […]
Could My Dog or Cat Be Gay?
Giving a clear answer to this question is difficult as even though the behavior of different animal species has been observed by scientists over the years, the results haven’t led to a specific conclusion. If you’ve ever had a cat or a dog, you might have wondered whether he or she is gay. There are […]
What Your Dog’s Blood Work Tells Your Vet
If you have ever taken your dog to the vet clinic for a check-up or because you suspect that something might be wrong with your canine companion, you probably know that one of the first things that the veterinarian will recommend is a blood test. In this article, we’ll look at some of the things […]
As a Vet, This is The Type of Dog That I Would Get
I have never had the opportunity to be a dog parent, and that’s simply because I have always lived in small spaces, which I think are unfit for keeping a dog. Besides, my busy schedule wouldn’t allow me to give a dog the attention that he or she would need, and I’ve always put the […]
Health Problems of Jack Russell Terriers
Jack Russell Terriers are endearing and mostly have happy personalities. They have a lot of passion and energy, and while they are a healthy breed in general, they do have specific health problems. In this article, we will look at some of the most common medical issues that Jack Russell Terriers can suffer from. Many […]
Does Your Vet Think You’re High Maintenance?
Over the course of their careers, veterinarians can be confronted with a wide array of situations, many of which actually pertain to the pet parents, not the animals themselves. There are some types of high-maintenance clients that can make a vet lose their patience, and some of them are more frequent than the others. In […]
Ear Infections in Cats
Our feline friends can have two types of ear infections – the ones that affect the external components of the ear and the ones that affect the interior of the ear. Infections of the outer ear canal can be caused by yeast or bacteria and are more commonly seen in our canine companions. Cats can […]
Understanding and Managing Dermatitis in Cats: A Comprehensive Guide
If you have noticed that your cat has been a little scratchy for some time and he or she is constantly licking or grooming more often than what you consider normal, it’s quite likely that your feline companion has dermatitis. Dermatitis is a term that means ‘inflammation of the skin’ – it is a disease […]