Amputation is considered one of the oldest medical procedures, even for animals. In ancient times dogs were not kept as pets, only as working animals. Depending on their jobs, tails and ears were docked, dewclaws removed and castration performed. Often these surgeries caused severe infection. If the dog could no longer perform its duties, it […]
Dog training can be both fun and fulfilling. Unfortunately, it can also be a source of great frustration. For this reason it is important to learn to teach your dog. Basic obedience training is necessary so that your dog will be pleasant to live with. Basic obedience includes being housebroken and responding appropriately to commands […]
If your cat scratches his ears frequently or shakes his head, the problem could be ear mites. Ear mites are tiny parasites that can cause yeast and bacterial infections. If left untreated, the ear drum could rupture resulting in seizures or deafness. Ear mites are highly contagious and can be passed to other pets in […]
