Kidney disease is the number one cause of death in old cats and dogs. It is often undetected until it has progressed. Kidney transplants and dialysis are not available for pets, so the primary treatment is dietary. Studies show that animals live 30% longer and have fewer symptoms when treated with a diet. Choose foods […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Croatia Group: Sporting dog, Gun dog Height: males 22-24 in., females 20-22 in. Weight: 55 lbs. Life span: 12-14 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes, but supervise with toddlers Good with other pets: yes with early socialization The Dalmatian is an ancient breed, even found in Egyptian bas-relief and […]
The first thing you need to know is what normal body temperatures are -100.5 – 102.5 degrees fahrenheit for cats and dogs. If you suspect your pet has a fever, you can use a rectal thermometer. Lubricate the tip with petroleum jelly. Lift the tail and insert the thermometer about 1″ into the rectum. After […]
