Worms, fleas, viruses, bacteria — do you know how to protect your cat or dog from these everyday threats? The number one thing you can do to keep them safe is to take them to the vet for checkups and when anything seems wrong. Still, as an owner, you should have knowledge of the common diseases that affect animals and how they are managed. This website can provide you with that knowledge. Dig in, and you'll soon discover articles on everything from parvovirus to selecting the right food for your pet. There are articles for cat owners, dog owners, and even exotic pet owners. We want pet owners to be more informed, and this website is our way of working towards that goal.
Posted on: 8 June 2020
If you're about to bring a new puppy home, you'll want to invest in supplies. One supply that you might forget is the bed. Many people fail to provide the one item that puppies need most of all. In fact, grown dogs need them as well. You might think that your puppy doesn't need a bed. But, that's not the case. Here are four important reasons why your puppy needs a bed. [Read More]
Posted on: 12 May 2020
Initially, there was little evidence that other species could catch the coronavirus as humans can, but unfortunately, it's now been shown that cats can get sick with it, too. If you're wondering how you can protect your cat from this condition, here's what you should know and do. How Cats Get It So far, it seems like cats can catch the coronavirus in one of two ways: from humans infected with it and other cats infected with it. [Read More]
Posted on: 25 March 2020
If you recently acquired a puppy, you undoubtedly want your new pet to live a long, healthy, and happy life. Unfortunately, puppies sometimes lose their lives to diseases such as Parvo before their first birthday. Although you should get your puppy vaccinated as soon as possible, it's important to realize that you should nonetheless take certain additional precautions. Vaccines do not provider immediate immunity — full protection may take as long as two weeks from the time of the vaccine, and your dog will have to one booster four weeks after the initial vaccine and an annual booster shot after that. [Read More]
Posted on: 5 February 2020
The health and welfare of your pet is your number one priority. When they get sick or need specialized treatment, it may be hard to decide who to call first, your local vet or a veterinarian hospital. So, what's really the difference? Here are a few examples and also an overview of some of the services they both offer. This should make your decision a little bit easier. Checkups and General Medicine [Read More]