Signs of Respiratory Infection in Pet Rats. Pet rats are intelligent, affectionate and surprisingly resilient. However, they have one notorious Achilles’ heel: their respiratory system. As a small exotic veterinarian, I have a universal message for all rat owners: “When your rat is sneezing, do not ‘wait and see.’” Respiratory disease in rats is the…
Signs Of Ear Infections In Pet Lop Eared Rabbits. If I’m to be honest as a veterinarian, one of the most frequently occurring, yet painful, things that I see in the clinic, happens to be in our poor lop-eared bunny patient who has an undetected painful ear infection for too long. Our cuddly, floppy-eared friends…
Natural Joint Supplements For Large Breed Puppies To Prevent Limping. Taking on a big, goofy, fluffy lab, german shepherd, or even a great dane pup is a thrilling time. The sheer size these pups achieve is incredible in such a short time and as a vet I frequently see concerned parents whose new puppy is…
How Often Should A 10 Year Old Dog Go To The Vet For Checkups? There comes a time in every dog’s life when their health requires a higher degree of attention, and that time has come for our 10-year-old dog. Though we may never be ready for them to stop playing and have the time…
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…