If you have an overly anxious dog, they might not be equipped to handle the vet's office. It is up to you to make these kinds of trips feel like business as usual and not raise any red flags for your dog. Here are four ways that you can get your dog emotionally ready for trips to the vet.
1. Car Rides Don't Mean Vet Time
If your dog primarily stays at home, it might be time to get them out of the house a little more.
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Learning that your kitty is expecting a litter of kittens can be an exciting time, especially if the pregnancy was planned and you are fully looking forward to a few feisty little ones. While most of the felines who successfully become pregnant will have a normal labor and delivery without problems, occasionally problems can come up that will require emergency attention, possibly even a Cesarean. For example, labor may not progress naturally and timely or a first-time mother might tire out before her kittens are delivered.
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The cat food aisle in your local pet food store is lined with a variety of wet, dry and semi-moist foods for your cat. Some advertise grain-free and others boast a high percentage of wild game content. What is the best food for your cat? Here are some tips to help you navigate through the different foods available for your feline companion.
What Cats Need Most
Your cat requires certain nutrients that their body doesn't make to stay healthy.
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Do you know when your cat needs immediate emergency help? Cats are independent creatures, and they sometimes hide their distress from their pet parents. However, below are four instances when your cat needs a trip to the animal hospital.
Your Cat is Stung
If your cat spends any time outdoors, or there are open windows in your house, watch out for insects stings. Wasps and, especially, bees sting when threatened. Well, what do cats do when they see something flying around their heads?
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Your dog may suffer from pain due to illness, and this can be extremely frustrating for you as a pet owner. Pain in dogs may be acute if it is caused by a trauma or injury, while chronic pain often affects the joints of your pet. If your dog is aging then it also becomes more likely that they will have to deal with joint pain. Fortunately, there are several natural methods that can be used to reduce pain.
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