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…
Choosing the right cat food for your pet is extremely important in order to keep your pet healthy and full of vitality. As with humans, diet has a big effect on the overall health of your pet, and with the correct choices you can ensure your pet lives a long and happy life, and stays…
About two years ago, the devastating pet food scare killed hundreds of cats and dogs across North America. In fact, as depressing as it is, the exact number of pets that died due to bad pet food still is not known. The source of the pet food problem in 2007 was wheat gluten tainted with…
Cats, in general, don’t require as much grooming as dogs. Of course, the extent that your cat needs to be groomed will depend on what type of cat you have. You also need to take into consideration whether or not you have an indoor cat or an outdoor cat. If you have an indoor cat…
If you are like most people, you have plants inside your home to decorate and spruce things up. What you may not know is that these beautiful plants could actually have some devastating effects on your cat. Some plants are very poisonous to cats. Although some plants are worse for cats than others, it is…