If you're looking for an unusual and entertaining pet then look no further than pet land hermit crabs. These tiny crustaceans are endearing characters, being both lively and curious. They have distinct personalities and like to climb, dig and hold on to your clothing when you take them out of their tanks. Their low maintenance requirements makes them ideal pets for children or anyone with a limited amount of spare time.Hermit...more
Does the pet you have sleep in a bed you think he deserves for the love and loyalty he gives you? Would you like to have the kind of bed that would provide this pet with the most comfort possible? Choosing the pet beds that are suitable to your animal should be done the right way.Pets that have health problems or pets that are getting on up in years should have the type of bedding that help them to rest easy when on it. Many pet bed manufacturers...more
Inhaled allergies, or atopy, is common in dogs in Arizona. The average age of onset is 1-2 years in dogs. Seasonal allergies occur when the immune system overreacts to environmental stimuli such as dust, pollen, and dander. Allergies may have worsened here in Arizona when large numbers of people moved here from out of state and brought their non native plants, flowers, and trees with them. In Arizona's arid environment, the pollen from these transplanted flowers and trees is super aerosolized, exposing pets and people to greater numbers and a larger variety of allergens.Allergies cause inflammation primarily of the skin of dogs. The most common symptom of allergies in dogs is itching. Dogs lick, scratch, and chew on themselves. Their feet, armpits, groin, face and ears are the areas most affected.Secondary skin infections, ear infections, and conjunctivitis occur because of the body's inflammatory response to allergens as well as a result of self-trauma from scratching. The normal bacterial flora of the skin overgrows when the skin is inflamed from allergies. In order for allergy treatment to be effective, these secondary infections should also be addressed....more
Inappropriate urination in cats, or urinating outside the litterbox, is a frustrating condition for cats and their owners. House soiling is a commonly misunderstood condition. It is also one of the most common reasons for healthy cat euthanasia.There are multiple medical problems as well as behavioral issues that can lead to...more
Acral lick granulomas are chronic, itchy, areas of hairless, thickened, sometimes ulcerated skin usually on the forearm of dogs. Older, male, large breed dogs are more prone to this type of lesion. These sores tend to come and go, but it seems like the dog won't ever leave it alone. Dogs can lick and chew on this spot incessantly no...more
Hyperthyroidism is a frequent affliction in cats over 8 years of age. It frequently goes unrecognized because the symptoms are subtle and are commonly associated with old age.Hyperthyroidism is usually caused by a benign tumor on the thyroid gland. This tumor causes the production of high levels of thyroid hormone. The signs that can be associated with hyperthyroidism in cats should alert cat owners to seek veterinary medical care for their cat. These symptoms include an increase in thirst, more frequent urination, sporadic vomiting, persistent diarrhea, weight loss despite a voraceous appetite, grouchiness or downright aggression, and uncharacteristic vocalization or howling and yowling.Untreated hyperthyroidism can lead to high blood pressure, heart failure, and acute blindness in cats. Veterinarians can diagnose this condition with a physical examination and by performing blood tests, a urinalysis, blood pressure evaluation and x-rays of a cat. If a cat is particularly fractious, a sedative may be necessary in order to perform these tests.If a cat is diagnosed with hyperthyroidism, there are several options to control and even cure this disease. There is a...more
Prior to getting a pet dog of any kind it is important to understand that any training you are going to want to accomplish will require time and patience. It's unlikely that any of the behaviors you wish to train your pet will occur right away....more
Doesnt matter if they are travelling across the town or half way around the world, pet owners would always love to carry their dogs wherever they go! But not everyone out there is happy to welcome your dog. Dog carriers are the best choice for those...more
Email can be a bit of a problem especially when you have an account that gets quite a bit of spam and junk email. At times it's easy to just make a new account and inform your contacts about your new email, but at other times you really...more
No doubt many bird lovers will be surprised to find out that many birds in the wild prefer to be on the ground, rather than the sky. And, in regions of the world where they are not threatened by predators, they actually spend most of...more
Halloween is right around the corner and maybe you have an idea of what you would like to wear, but do you have a Halloween canine costume picked out for your dog? There are so many ideas on costumes for pets. A dog is the best pet to dress up...more
Everyone knows that dogs are wonderful pets. But you may not be aware of how dogs can help in the therapy process, as many health care facilities have discovered the healing power of dogs, due to their being loving and loyal creatures. Animals,...more