Just as dogs do, cats pant to cool down their bodies and regulate temperature. Dogs are usually relaxed when panting, but sometimes cats will appear stressed. They will crouch down, bend their elbows, keep the head low and stretch out their necks. Your cat will probably pant more on extremely hot days. But it’s a […]
Vomiting – it’s a yucky subject, but one that needs to be addressed. There are quite a few reasons why pets vomit. Diseases such as pancreatitus, kidney or liver failure, Addison’s Disease, inner ear problems, hyperthyroidism in cats, ulcers, canine distemper or parvovirus, feline panleukopenia are some. Toxins and foreign objects can be the culprits […]
All animals shed to a degree. The amount of shedding and regrowth of hair varies with age, breed, environment and health. Dogs normally shed twice a year, in spring and fall. Shedding is a normal process that rids the coat of dead hair. Shedding in the spring allows the dog to rid itself of its […]
