Thank you for joining me on the Pet Doctor Blog. We have gotten a lot of questions about diarrhea in dogs so I want to talk a little bit about a condition called colitis in dogs, which many of you have probably experienced with your dogs. Colitis is a diarrhea in dogs primarily, although cats can get it as well. The first sign of colitis in dogs is usually blood in the diarrhea, there is also usually mucus in the diarrhea, so it...more
Cats hold abuilt in behavioral instinct that may cause them to climb and scratch. In the event you are not supplying the correct equipment for your cat to utilize, they will use whatever they are able to discover to scratch. In most cases it will be home furniture, drapes, countertops or anything that they are able to scratch.You may be wondering what makes a cat scratch? Scratching is often a pleasurable hobby that many cats like...more
Putting a Pedi Paws to work for you and your pet is not a difficult task. Surprisingly, when you create a routine for using this device, both you and your pet are likely to look forward to weekly or bi-weekly trimming sessions. To use Pedi Paws correctly, make sure to do the following:Taking it Slowly is all it takes to successfully master the Pedi Paws in no time. Before using Pedi Paws, turn it on and get your pet used to the gentle sound it makes. To ease any stress, remember to give your pet a treat and lots of praise. It can help to do this for several days before actually trying to trim your pet's claws. When your pet is completely comfortable with the device and the sound it makes, try filing one claw. Check the length of the claw after about three seconds of filing. Remember that Pedi Paws works quickly and Pedi Paws can be at the desired length in a matter of a few seconds. After trimming one claw, give your pet a treat. This can help make your pet comfortable with the process and cutting your pets nails can become much easier.If your pet responds well to the process of trimming the first nail, move on to the next claw. Aim to tackle an entire paw in the first real...more
Although Cake's as-yet-untitled sixth studio album isn't set to arrive until the spring of 2010, fans signed up to the rock band's mailing list will be privy to bits and pieces of six different new songs in the upcoming months. Described as "a hook that can stand on its own," each song snippet can be used as a ringtone and is available for download...more
So you have a real soft spot for your cat or cats. You're not alone. Over 38 million households in the United States alone have a least one cat. But sharing your space can be challenging. Attention to these 7 areas will help you and your cat be glad you found each other.Focus on Litter Box-Start training your cat immediately to use the litter box....more
Fleas are a problem for dogs and their owners alike. These tiny insects will live on the body of your dog, sucking the animal's blood and laying eggs. The bites and presence of fleas will cause the dog to itch and if the dog happens to be allergic to fleas (the allergy is technically to the insects' saliva) it can experience extreme itching, loss of fur in some places, inflammation, and infections.Regardless of whether the dog has an allergy to flea saliva, infestations must be dealt with or they will go on and on and the fleas will also infest your home, other pets, and can even live on humans. In short; you can be directly and adversely affected by an uncontrolled flea infestation.Detecting FleasIf you suspect that your dog has fleas because it's been scratching more than usual, there are ways to check for their presence. Fleas are very small (about an eighth of an inch long), but visible to the naked eye, and brownish in color. Because they prefer dark places they will try to hide beneath the dog's fur, under the collar, or on the underbelly. Their fecal material can also be seen on the dog's coat and looks like multiple black flecks or specks - almost like pepper. If...more
Dogs (and cats) often fall victim to several common intestinal parasites known as worms. There are a large number of different types of intestinal worms, but dogs are most commonly affected by tapeworms, roundworms, hookworms, and whipworms. These...more
Many people don't realize that their dogs, just like human beings, can suffer from allergies. In fact, about twenty percent of the dogs in the United States alone suffer from one allergy or another, with flea allergy dermatitis being the most common...more
A fairly common degenerative disease in dogs, canine hip dysplasia, is often misunderstood. Many mistakenly think that the ailment is a form of arthritis, but that is simply not the case. Often, dogs that suffer from hip dysplasia will develop...more
The condition commonly known as "Kennel Cough" is one of the most prevalent infectious diseases that dogs can contract. The disease is not serious in most cases, however, and often resolves itself after one to two weeks. The accepted medical term...more
Leptospirosis is a bacterial infection that can affect a dog's blood, liver, and kidneys. The bacteria that cause the illness are carried primarily by rats and other rodents, but dogs that are infected with the disease can infect other dogs as well....more
Pet lovers know that it is very important to vaccinate their dogs, but how early and how often are two questions that are currently much on their minds as well as on the minds of the veterinary community at large. While vets agree that it is still...more