Animals in pain often lash out, bite and/or scratch, even those they love. Learning how to restrain an injured pet can help you to avoid injuries to yourself. Immediately call your veterinarian or animal rescue and alert them to the problem. To muzzle an injured dog, first put a leash on him/her. Then approach from […]
When a pet exhibits chronic vomiting and/or diarrhea, it can mean Inflammatory Bowel Disease, IBD. IBD is usually seen in middle-aged or older pets, but it can affect pets at any age. The term IBD covers several gastrointestinal disoders. Although veterinarians are not sure, they think IBD occurs when the immune system attacks the tissues […]
Here are some tips from the Humane Society of the United States, (HSUS) to help prepare for a tornado. These steps can be applied during most emergency situations. If you live in a part of the country where tornadoes strike, you can increase the chances that your pets will survive a storm by following a […]
