You know what cats say: “Dogs drool and cats rule.” Drooling is far from the prettiest sight, but most of the time, in dogs, particularly certain breeds, it’s perfectly normal. However excessive hypersalivation (drooling) in horses can be a symptom of a serious condition. Horses have 3 pairs of salivary glands – parotid, sublingual and […]
Apparently February is Pet Dental Health Month. I just learned that The American Veterinary Medical Association estimates that by the age of 2, 80% of dogs and 70% of cats have some form of periodontal disease. It has been linked to diabetes, strokes, kidney disease and other life-threatening disorders. So how many of us are […]
When dogs roll over, it’s because they want a belly rub. When cats roll over, beware – if you rub their bellies, you probably will come away with a scratch or a bite. There can be several reasons why cats roll over. When a cat rolls over and exposes his/her belly, the cat is showing […]
