How to Modify Your House for a Dog with a Spine Injury? When a spinal injury affects a pet, this can be a worrying and devastating time for any owner. Having to watch your best friend in pain or discomfort or having difficulty with normal movement is something few pet lovers could go through without…
How to Tell If a Rabbit Is Dying of Old Age. It is always sad when our cherished animals begin to get on in age, as it always seems like the time with rabbits is just too short. A happy pet bunny may live 8 to 12 years, and these advanced years often come with…
How To Clear A Blocked Nose In A Newborn Kitten? One of the most heartbreaking sounds an experienced foster parent, and particularly a new owner, can endure is listening to a new baby kitten struggling for air with an blocked-up nose. Kittens are obligate nasal breathers, so this isn’t just painful without a clear passageway…
Signs Of A Respiratory Infection In A Bearded Dragon? It’s every bearded dragon owner’s worst nightmare watching their scaly best friend in any form of distress. Respiratory infections are a frequently seen (and potentially very dangerous) problem amongst the scaled friends in our lives, and spotting the signs quickly could mean everything for their well-being….
What Age Do Puppies Start Teething And Biting Everything? Welcoming a new puppy into your home can be a rewarding and joyous occasion, packed with cute cuddles and fun games that quickly escalate to – the chewing! If you find yourself suddenly on the wrong end of your little fluff’s tiny, pointy teeth and your…
How Often Should You Trim a Rabbits Teeth?. As a veterinarian, one of the most common misconceptions I encounter is the belief that domestic rabbits need routine tooth trimming like fingernails. Let’s clear this up immediately: In the majority of healthy rabbits, you should never trim their teeth at home.However, dental disease is the second…
Why is my dog limping on front leg after sleeping?. As a dog owner, it is certainly a disturbing sight. The moment your furry pal gets up off his favorite sunny floor space or jumps down from the bed, his front leg comes up. He may take a few wobbly steps forward, his head bobbing…
Home Remedies for Dog Ear Infection Itching. If you’re experiencing these symptoms (shaking of head; scratching – with resulting damage to the ear(s); whining), there is a good probability your dog has developed an ear infection which is the source of his itchy ears. Like you as a loving pet parent, as a veterinarian, I…
Can a Cat Live a Long Life with Feline Leukemia? The bottom line is, it depends. But that’s just the beginning. It’s heartbreaking when you learn your adorable felines tested positive for Feline Leukemia virus (FeLV). Believe me as your veterinarian, I have watched the dread fill the eyes of my clients the moment they…
How to Get Rid of Fleas on a Pregnant Dog?.It’s never good news to find out your pregnant dog has fleas. While you want her to feel comfortable, you’re understandably concerned about the health of your future puppies. You’re not wrong for being worried – not all flea products are safe for developing pups. Still,…