Pet Wellness
Video: Dachshunds On Treadmill
These days, obesity in pets is becoming as big a problem as it is for humans. As we know, increasing the amount of exercise goes a long way in helping win the battle of the bulge. In this video, three dachshunds take matters into their own paws to stay in shape…..
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10 Questions To Ask Your Vet About Your Pet’s Medication
When your vet prescribes medication for your pet, it’s important to be well informed so your pet gets the maximum benefit. Here are ten questions you should have the answers to before giving the first dose to your pet: How should it be stored? Does it need to be refrigerated? Kept away from light? What […]
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A Lean, Mean Running Machine
Obesity is becoming a real problem for pets like it is for us, but Road Runner the cat is taking steps to stay in shape. Check this out……
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Is Your Pet Into Working Out?
Pets require a regular fitness regimen to keep them on the road to good health, so make an appointment with your pet’s health. Experts tend to agree that 30 minutes a day, four times a week, is enough exercise for a dog. However, just like it is for humans, a daily workout would be better. […]
Continue ReadingFive Tests Your Senior Cat Needs
Last week, I was talking to someone that was lamenting the cost of taking her two senior cats to the vet for wellness check-ups. Like us, as cats age health problems can creep up more often. It’s better to take the preventative approach, though, versus dealing with an illness once it’s taken hold. A cat […]
Continue ReadingAddison’s Disease In Dogs-Part 3 of 4
The previous posts in this series covered symptoms and tests used to diagnose Addison’s in dogs, this week is dedicated to monitoring treatment. Once a dog begins treatment for Addison’s, regular blood tests are needed to monitor electrolyte levels. Depending on the meds your dog is taking, blood tests may be done as often as […]
Continue ReadingPay Attention to Subtle Signs
Yesterday, when Jessie was laying down I heard her yelp. I thought maybe Marty had done something to upset her, so I stopped what I was doing for a bit and sat down on the couch with her. She got up and when she moved a certain direction she yelped again. No Marty in sight, […]
Continue ReadingThe Devil is in the Details
Yesterday, my dog Jessie yelped when I petted her around her face. I thought maybe there was something wrong in her ear, but when I felt around her ear she didn’t flinch. Today when I petted her she did it again. I felt around her face and ears and found the problem….she had a swollen […]
Continue ReadingIt’s A Big Step Up
I’m doing a pet sit right now for three dogs: a 10 year old Rottweiler, a 9 year old Chow Mix, and a 5 month old Yorkie. The Rottweiler doesn’t get around so well now, she has arthritis and takes Rimadyl twice a day. The house they live in is mostly hardwood floors with a […]
Continue ReadingYou’re Making Me Sick!
I was approached today with a question about whether a sick human could pass their cold or flu to their dog. Although there is a flu virus that’s been identified for canines, but because the makeup of the virus is so different, it is not possible for it to be passed between humans and dogs. […]
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