Getting a new puppy is an exciting journey, but it’s worth keeping in mind that it’s also a long-term commitment! In the excitement of puppyhood, it’s easy to forget to keep the long-term plan in mind. It’s also very easy to be so completely in love with your puppy that you make unintentional mistakes which may haunt you for a long time.
Cystitis is inflammation and/or infection of the bladder and is more common in cats than in dogs. This painful condition can result in death if left untreated. In this engaging excerpt from his book, The Cow at the Window, Dr Alex Niven introduces Thleeng and explains how best to treat feline cystitis.
Fleas can be effectively managed using a combination of powders, shampoo, and sprays or ointments. Here's a comprehensive guide to treating external parasites on pets, using natural remedies.
Holistic pet care rests on the notion that the best way to cure a sick animal is to help the animal cure itself. We are not the true healers of our pets – they are.
Most of us dog owners have, many a time, watched our older dogs slowly become less mobile as joint problems set in. By focusing on the right exercise, diet and supplementation programme, you can do a lot to relieve your best friend’s pain and discomfort.
It’s cold and damp outside and a walk or run is the last thing on your or Fido’s mind. But exercise for the mind and body is as important for your dog as it is for you during the chilly months.
Degenerative joint disease (DJD), also known as osteoarthritis, affects as many as one in five dogs. The disease cannot be cured, but there are several treatment options available to help ease pain and improve mobility.
It is summer time and along with those lovely long days and walks with our best friends we have to contend with the ticks that come out of hiding at this time of year. So it’s definitely time for an update on on biliary.
Cats are fluffy and fun, but they do love to scratch. Here are some tips on how to keep your most prized pieces of furniture away from those claws
The holiday season is traditionally a joyous time, but it can be a very stressful one for our pets. Paul Jacobson gives some hints on how to handle the situations that can arise.
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