A cataract is an abnormal area within the lens of an eye through which a dog cannot see. The lens is normally clear and serves to focus light on the retina at the back of the eye, which converts light into nerve impulses that are sent to the brain. Injuries or diseases that disrupt the…
Luckily for us human cat owners, cats bathe themselves pretty frequently. A cat uses her rough, sandpaper-like tongue to run through her fur coat and clear it of dirt and foreign objects. She distributes saliva throughout the fur, which helps draw out the dirt the same way that water and shampoo draw dirt and product…
Contrary to many things you read on the Internet, or even what your veterinarian may tell you, raw eggs are quite healthy for your dog. Canine nutritionists and people who feed their dogs a raw diet recommend feeding them to dogs and giving them to their own dogs on a regular basis. Eggs are an…
Sporting dogs were some of the first dogs recognized by kennel clubs in both the United States and Britain. The oldest dog breed registry in the United States, the Field Dog Stud Book, dates back to 1874 and was created specifically to register Sporting dogs. It is still in operation today. The American Kennel Club…
First, let’s start by saying this is not an article discussing the pros and cons of feeding dogs a RAW diet. Instead, the question is whether you should give your dog raw meat or scraps of raw meat such as hamburgers, steak, roasts, or poultry that are left over when you’re cooking your own meals….
Are you concerned that your dog may be pregnant? Or, perhaps you are hoping that your dog is pregnant? Sometimes it is difficult to be certain during the first few weeks even if you have witnessed the mating. There are some signs of possible pregnancy that you can look for: Has your dog recently been…
Whether you have a Toy dog or a Great Dane, your pregnant bitch is likely to feel the need for a whelping box. There are a number of different approaches to providing your girl with a whelping box. We’ll examine some of the possibilities in this article. In the wild female wolves instinctively dig out…
Whilst cat food is designed to offer a complete and balanced diet for a cat, there are a number of chemicals and additives that are included in some commercial cat foods. Each additive serves a particular purpose and these can be for taste, appearance, or prolonging the shelf life of the product. Food additives that…
Mastitis in dogs doesn’t occur frequently but it happens often enough that you should be aware of the potential for the problem. You should be able to recognize the symptoms of mastitis in your bitch so you can get your bitch appropriate treatment. Mastitis is a bacterial infection in one or more mammary glands. It…
Fifi survived the clumsy loving of that overweight, overexcited male who could not figure out which end was the one he wanted without a road map and some help from you and now the two of you are sitting on the couch eating bonbons and wondering whether or not she is ‘in the family way’….
Newborn puppies are a miracle. They are also somewhat fragile. They are entirely dependent upon their mother for their survival. And, since you control their environment, they are also dependent upon you. Caring for newborn puppies takes a great deal of commitment on the part of the breeder since any problem can quickly become very…
Cats have two lines of defense – their nails and their teeth. A cat also has the power to send an allergic person into a fit of sneezes with his saliva if you want to count that as a third! But the main concern when we talk about preventing aggression in kittens is biting and…