First, let’s clear up one myth. Dogs do NOT have cleaner mouths than humans. Have you ever watched where a dog sniffs or licks? Dr. Marty Becker, veterinarian and author, does reassure us however, saying that since “many of the bacteria in a dog’s mouth are species specific, it won’t harm the owner.” Dr. Becker […]
Cats love to scratch and it’s natural for them to do so. The scent glands in their paws mark the cat’s territory. And all the stretching they do when scratching helps tone muscles. They don’t understand that the sofa or your favorite chair are not for scratching. A scratching post is a post specially designed […]
Narcoplexy and cataplexy are similar conditions, both are disorders of the nervous system. Narcoplexy episodes include excessive daytime sleeping, lack of energy, loss of consciousness. With cataplexy, there is no loss of consciousness but a sudden muscle paralysis. The pet is still alert and will follow any movement with the eyes. Both are spontaneous and […]
