How to Stimulate a Sick Cats Appetite to Eat? Having worked as a vet for many years with cats being among my main patients, I am sure how significant this subject matter can be. The refusal to eat in cats is not only a sign of problems but might be a real danger to their…
Signs Your Cat Has A Hairball Stuck In Their Stomach. One of the issues I see most often as a vet in my practice is hairballs. Of course, it is entirely natural for cats to vomit hairballs every now and then, but it is necessary to know the difference between the two: throwing up hairballs…
Use Human Shampoo on a Dog in an Emergency? You can make an emergency attempt by using a mildly scented human shampoo (preferably baby shampoo), but you should never use this as an alternative for dog shampoo. We have all experienced this. You are in the midst of bathtime, and your dog has just come…
How To Treat A Dog Cracked Paw Pads In Winter? Winter turns our world into a snowy and icy wonderland; however, for our furry friends, winter is a season full of pain. Being a veterinarian, I have seen time and again how the onset of cold weather causes a plethora of problems for paws. Winter…
Signs Your Dog Has a Yeast Infection. Being a vet, one of the most frequent skin problems I come across in dogs is a yeast infection, which is otherwise referred to as Malassezia dermatitis. Although it is a rather frustrating problem for both the dog and the owner, it is comforting to note that it…
Why Is My Dog’s Stomach Gurgling So Loudly? This abrupt emission of a loud belch from your dog’s stomach might surprise you. This condition has a medical name, which is borborygmus. It occurs due to the actions of gases and liquids within your dog’s digestive system. Although this is not necessarily a problem most of…
Best Home Remedies For Smelly Dog Breath. You reach out for an affectionate hug, and your canine buddy gives back to you by licking your face with all his love and giving you one of those doggy kisses with such foul smelling breath that it will even scare a vulture away from a meat truck….
What to do if your cat gets stung by a wasp? Well, it is summer time now and it is high time for bugs to appear. But sometimes, if you have a curious cat which loves adventures, you might have an unpleasant experience in your hands. Wasp sting is no pleasure for a cat but…
Is Baby Shampoo Safe To Use On Puppies? Being both a veterinarian and content specialist, I am aware that you always want the very best for your new addition to the family. One aspect that is essential to take into account when you have just gotten your puppy is that of bathing. Here is a…
How to Safely Cut a Black Dogs Nails Without Bleeding?.When it comes to the trimming of the dark black nails of dogs, even experienced owners are seized by fear when they think of the opaque black nails of their four-legged friends. Unlike the transparent nails where you can see the pink “quick” (blood vessel and…