How to Make a DIY Pet First Aid Kit on a Budget?. Having an emergency plan in place for your pet is an excellent way to ensure their safety and health. A stocked pet first aid kit will enable you to tend to small injuries while waiting to see your veterinarian. The good news is…
How to Treat a Minor Cat Scratch or Bite Wound at Home?. They have the sharp teeth and claws that can easily pierce the skin. It looks pretty innocent on the surface, most scratches and minor bites but it can easily turn into an infection given cats’ tendency to harbour bacteria in their mouth and…
Signs of Heat Stroke in Short-Nosed Dogs During Summer. Most pets have a grand time during the summertime months but summer temperatures can be lethal to dogs with short, flattened noses or broad heads called short-nosed (brachycephalic) dogs. Certain dog breeds including pugs, French bulldogs, Boston Terriers, Shih Tzus, bulldogs and boxers do not have…
What to Do If Your Dog Eats a Grape or Raisin Immediately?. I know that it is hard to believe, but the ordinary grape has been proven to kill dogs. You see when a person realizes their canine has ingurgitated grapes and their life is on the line as a direct result of severe acute…
How to Treat Dry Crusty Nose on Pugs and French Bulldogs. Most dogs do not suffer from a dry crusty nose, however when your Pug or Frenchie does have one it’s most often an area of owner concern. Usually, your dog will either develop what appears to be a rough or flaky nose with patches…
How to Treat a Minor Cat Wound at Home?. Whether it’s a tiny scratch, an injury sustained during a scuffle, or just an overzealous groomer, minor injuries can occur with the most well-adjusted cat. As a devoted pet parent, knowing what to do for a minor wound is important because it could spare you an…
How Much Does Pet Insurance Cost Per Month?. Being a vet in practice means I’ve sat in a hundred exam rooms watching the light drain from a pet parent’s eyes not because a solution wasn’t available, but because the cost of a solution was out of reach. Suddenly, the questions morph from “can we save…
How to Remove a Tick From a Cats Face?. Finding a tick on your cat’s face is unsettling. Unlike ticks on the back or legs, facial ticks are near the eyes, ears, nose and mouth areas that are highly sensitive and difficult to manage. One wrong move can lead to infection, embedded mouthparts, or unnecessary…
Is an Essential Oil Diffuser Safe Around Pet Birds?. A gentle hum emanates from the living room. From the essential oil diffuser an amber light shines as the diffuser sends tiny lavender vapor tendrils up towards the ceiling. You inhale deeply and release your tensions as your shoulders relax. You lift your gaze over toward…
The Best Way to Clean Dog Teeth Without Brushing. A dog presenting with a stinky mouth so bad you could smell the dog in the room at least 10 feet away. His gums were so inflamed you could see how much pain he was in. “Do you brush your dog’s teeth?” I asked the worried…