Because December is the holiday for gift giving, it has also been designated as Safe Toys and Gifts Month. Although this holiday usually refers to buying safe toys for children, it is of course relevant to pets as well. Some considerations when buying presents for your pet or someone else’s pet: If the pet is […]
Shelters for animals in some areas may be a misnomer. The figure given for the last 10 years for destroying shelter animals is 250,000,000. In 1991, that was the population of the United States. There are times when euthanasia is the kindest gift you can give an animal – when it is suffering with an […]
Shock is a life-threatening condition in animals. It requires immediate veterinary treatment. Shock can be caused by sudden illness, dehydration, accidents, bites, burns, poisoning. Early signs are sometimes difficult to see. One of the first symptoms of shock is an elevated heart rate. Normal heart rates are: Kittens – 180-220 beats per minute; Cats – […]
