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What is Heartworm Disease?

Fleas and ticks can be harmful to your dog because they transmit disease, but did you know that some species of mosquitoes can cause health problems to our pets, as

Leptospirosis: what does it mean?

  16.02.2017   Dogs, Pet health   1 Comment

Have you ever heard of leptospirosis? It’s quite the mouthful. And if you have a dog or know people with dogs, you may have already come across this big word.

The Story Of Spaying My Cat, Ms. Meowly Cyrus (Part 2)

  29.01.2017   Cats, Pet health, Preventive care   1 Comment

The surgery was booked for just 2 days later, on Friday. I was already stressed about not giving her food by Thursday. She meowed all night. I had a little

THE STORY OF SPAYING MY CAT, MS. MEOWLY CYRUS (PART 1)

  26.01.2017   Cats, Pet health, Preventive care   1 Comment

This past weekend I was scrolling down my newsfeed when I found this article about how Ms. Meowly Cyrus – yes, that’s her real name – could get tumors and

How To Avoid Holiday Pet Hazards in 9 Easy Steps

  22.12.2016   Cats, Dogs, Preventive care   No comments

C Christmas Decorations beginning appearing as early as October. There’s no way to avoid it. You have have even bought a Christmas tree by then… you begin seeing Christmas lights

Why Does My Dog Scoot His Butt Across the Floor?

  15.12.2016   Dogs, Pet health   No comments

Seeing our dog dragging his bottom on the floor is not usual, and despite being slightly laughable, a dog feeling itchy and scratching butt-first along the ground should be taken

Signs That Your Cat Has Urinary Tract Disease

  28.11.2016   Cats, Pet health   2 Comments

Urinary problems in cats are very common. Owners often report their cat is either ignoring their litter box or is urinating in strange places. Know the signs that indicate that

Diabetes: What to Know to Help Your Pet

  17.11.2016   Cats, Dogs, Pet health   No comments

You might think diabetes is not a common disease for pets, but it is. In fact, the disease is very similar to human diabetes. Although its onset is influenced by

5 Steps to Preventing Pet Illnesses

We all know the phrase “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure“. This is true, also, in veterinary medicine. Like humans, our pets can become ill for

5 Rules About Medicating Your Pet

  21.07.2016   Cats, Dogs, Pet health   No comments

We know that when a pet parent gives his own medication to a pet, it comes with best of intentions, but actually giving human medication to an animal without veterinary advice