About Animals

Tag: health

  • Heartworms In Dogs: What They Are & What To Do

    When it comes to heartworms in dogs, prevention truly is the best medicine. The best time to begin a preventative treatment, before is seven months old.

  • Aquarium Shop

    When visiting an aquarium shop you should have the type of tank that you want in mind. Or what kind of fish that you would like if you have a tank set up.

  • Breed Profile: The Pug

    The Pug is an ideal pet for all ages and is especially suitable for older folk, as its exercise needs are quite moderate. Exercise will help to maintain health.

  • Personal Pet Check-Ups

    Diet is the best place to start. Consult and check into alternative therapies. Your pet’s health is up to you, so these signs should not be overlooked.

  • Choosing Healthy Foods For Your Dog

    Diabetic dogs need low-glucose foods and dogs with allergies require certain foods as well. Your veterinarian can help you choose foods that are appropriate.

  • Breed Focus: Labrador Retriever

    Henry is a seven year old typical Labrador Retriever who lives with Kim and Leon, and their four year old son, Max. Henry is extremely patient with Max.

  • Got A Cat As A Pet? Here’s How To Keep Them Healthy

    Our pet cats are often as close to us as members of our family. In fact, they virtually are members of our family! That’s why cat owners should know as much as they can about cat health. Here are the major things to know about caring for your pet cat in a loving way.

  • The Pros and Cons of Vaccinating Your Dog

    To vaccinate or not to vaccinate? That’s become the burning question of many dog owners in this day and age. I’m not a veterinarian, just a regular pet owner like yourself, but would like to impart the information I’ve found regarding regular vaccinations for animals.

  • Is Pet Insurance Right for You?

    Pet insurance is a health plan for your pet to insure against large and small unexpected veterinary bills over the life of your pet. Potential treatments for your pet now rival human treatments both in sophistication and cost

  • Dog Health Care: What You Should Know

    Dog health care is better today than ever before. Your dog’s veterinarian is his health advocate. Next time you visit your veterinarian, ask about new advances.

  • Doggie Hygiene

    Washing your dog is important, but not as important as some people think. Healthy dogs actually don’t need to be washed all that often, but humans prefer to bathe them so that they have a more pleasing smell and appearance. Doggie bath time is a good time to spend with the dog, however.

  • BARF and Raw Food for Dogs

    The BARF (“Bones and Raw Food” or “Biologically Appropriate Raw Food”) diet is a system of holistic nutrition which is championed by Dr Ian Billinghurst who is an Australian vet. Dr. Billinghurst has published several books on health and nutrition. The best known of these is called “Give Your Dog a Bone”.