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The majority of lipomas are benign fatty tumors. They usually occur in older or overweight pets. They are mainly located in the subcutaneous tissue (beneath the skin) and are painless. They move slightly under your touch. Unless the lipoma is in a part of the pet’s body making him/her uncomfortable or restricting movement, most veterinarians […]

Lenticular Sclerosis, also known as Nuclear Sclerosis, affects older pets, cats at about 9 years old and dogs at about age 7. It occurs due to the hardening of the lens of the eye as the pet ages. The structure of the lens of the eye changes continuously. New layers are formed over existing ones […]

Heated houses in winter tend to remove humidity from the air. This can cause your bird to have dry skin and itchiness. It can lead to your bird plucking out feathers due to the discomfort. One way to help eliminate the problem is to bathe your bird more often. Your bird should always be placed […]

If you’ve had the chore of cleaning up after a pet with diarrhea or vomiting, you would be happy to try something to help your pet. Besides your discomfort, imagine what your pet is feeling – weakness, lethargy, pain, general malaise. Pre- and Probiotics may be the answer to these digestive upsets and keeping your […]

Dogs have been used in warfare since ancient times. In 628 BC, the Lydians deployed a battalion of fighting dogs and in 525 BC Cambyses II used huge fighting dogs against Egyptian spearmen and archers. The Romans trained dogs specifically for battle and equipped them with armor. During the Medieval period, royalty gave each other […]

Before getting started on grooming your horse, you need to have the proper tools – a curry comb or mitt, a moderately stiff body brush, a mane and tail comb, preferably metal, a soft bristle finishing brush, a hoof pick and a clean soft cloth or sponge. You may also want to add scissors or […]

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 […]

In celebration of National Dog Biscuit Day, February 23, 2012, we want to share a recipe with you for baking your own dog biscuits for your furpal. Ingredients: 3 Cups of Whole Wheat Flour 1 Cup of Rolled Oats 1/2 Cup of Shredded Cheese 1/2 Cup of unsweetened Apple Sauce 1 Cup of any of […]

Most complaints about neighbor’s dogs are incessant barking at all hours, cats and dogs pooping in your garden and leaving dogs off-leash outdoors with no fence to contain them. Let’s tackle incessant barking at all hours first. There may be ordinances in your area that do not permit any type of excessive noise before and […]

Earth Day is an annual event most commonly celebrated the 22nd of April. It is a day on which people around the world gather to participate in activities and demonstrations aimed at raising public awareness about environmental issues including air pollution, water pollution, habitat destruction, renewable energy, climate change, species losses, and environmental policies. This […]