Within the body, cells use glucose, a simple type of sugar, as their primary source of energy. However, glucose cannot pass easily out of the blood and into cells without the help of the hormone insulin. Diabetes mellitus is a disease that develops when either the body makes too little insulin or it cannot respond…
If you are among the many people who absolutely adore their cats but dislike their counter-jumping habits, this article will help you address those issues so your counter can be free of your furry friends’ paws. There are many tips and tricks you will find on the internet, however, the ones listed below have had…
Many breeders now mark puppies with colored cords at birth in order to keep track of them properly as they mature. This is especially important in breeds with few distinguishing markings – how do you accurately tell one two-week-old black Labrador Retriever from its ten litter mates? Yet it is vital to make sure that…
You may have wondered why it’s so popular to crossbreed Poodles with other breeds. Poodles have curly coats that shed very little. They are considered virtually hypoallergenic. When crossed with other breeds they often produce puppies that share this trait, or which shed less than the other parent breed. They are also very intelligent dogs…
Ideally, cats should be spayed or neutered before they reach puberty. Most of the time, having the surgery performed when cats are five to six months old will meet this goal. Try not to wait much longer than this to schedule the surgery unless your pet has an underlying condition that warrants the delay. Cats…
The bag of dog food is empty and your starving dog looks at you imploringly with those big brown eyes, beseeching you to scoop kibble into their dish. It does not matter that he ate five minutes ago and that is why the bag is empty, dogs are always ready for another meal and look…
Changing dog foods can be problematic for many people and for their dogs. To change or not to change? And, if you do change dog food, there’s no guarantee that the new food will be any better for your dog than the food you were previously using. How do you know if you should change…
Yes! Cats develop many of the same dental diseases as people: plaque, tartar, gingivitis, periodontal disease, loose or broken teeth, etc. These disorders can cause bad breath, oral pain, and difficulty eating. Infections associated with dental disease can even spread to other regions of the body damaging the kidneys, liver, and other organ systems. As…
Many cat owners, while trying to do the best they can for their cat, are actually feeding a cat in a way that is not most beneficial. Just like a human has certain nutritional requirements, so do cats. While many of the pet foods on the market aim to be sure that all of these…
People often have different ideas about what constitutes medium-sized dogs so discussions can become confusing. For the purposes of this article, medium dogs will be defined as dogs that are about 13 to 24 inches tall and weigh between 35 and 65 pounds. You could argue that dogs from 50 to 65 pounds are medium-large,…
Prostate cancer is a disease of elderly dogs, affecting dogs between 8 and 10 years of age. It’s not a common disease; studies suggest that the incidence of this type of cancer is only 0.6%. Although it is rare, when it does occur the prognosis is poor. What is the Prostate Gland? The Prostate gland…
The English Setter is one of the most beautiful and graceful of all dogs. These elegant dogs have been working bird dogs since at least the 16th century and there is evidence to suggest that they may date back a couple of hundred years prior to that time. Today the English Setter is primarily an…