If you see spots of blood on one of your dog’s chew toys, then you may not be sure what’s going on. Any signs of bleeding are alarming to pet owners; however, this doesn’t always mean that your dog has a serious problem.
Why might your dog’s mouth or teeth be bleeding after chewing on a toy?
Your Dog Is Teething
If you have a young dog that hasn’t yet lost all its baby teeth, then the blood you see may simply be a sign of teething. Read More»
If you didn’t intend to breed your cat, finding out she’s pregnant can be a shock you don’t want to repeat again. The best way to prevent pregnancies is to have your kitty spayed and explore pet desexing options. But if she’s already pregnant, how long do you have to wait until you can have her spayed? It’s possible to spay during pregnancy, during nursing, and after nursing—here’s all you need to know about each option. Read More»
If you’ve ever kept a dog or a cat in the past, then you know that these larger pets often need a lot of vaccinations and top-up shots. However, if you’re thinking of getting a smaller animal, like a ferret, then you may not be sure if they need as many, if any, vaccinations.
While small pets that live in the home may have fewer vaccination needs than larger animals, they often still need core protection from some diseases or illnesses. Read More»
The summer heat is only a few months away from hitting Australia, and that means it is time to make sure your pets are ready for the warm days ahead. As someone who has recently adopted a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel from the local animal shelter, you may not be aware that summer can be a difficult time for this breed of dog. Here is what you need to know about this breed’s respiratory system and how surgery before summer could make their life a whole lot more comfortable. Read More»
Introducing a furry friend into your family is a great way to increase the warmth and affection of your household. However, when most people are looking to take on a cat, they tend to scout for one among friends or through breeders rather than resorting to cat adoption.
The reason why cat adoption is not a typical choice for some people is that they tend to assume this would not be the best course of action for their household, typically reasoning that these pets are sullied. Read More»
