Hip Dysplasia occurs when the ball and socket of the hip joint don’t fit properly. This malformation can cause pain and lameness, eventually becoming arthritic. There are several options available to help alleviate the problem. Pain killers and restricted exercise are two methods used. Another is removal of the head of the femur. Today, acupuncture […]
We’ve added Possible Health Issues to each breed of dog and cat to make you aware of the susceptibility that some breeds have concerning health problems, whether prone to them or genetic. Even if some health problems are genetic, it does not mean that they will develop in your pet. But it is important to […]
The New York Times reports that a growing number of colleges are opening up their dorms to students with pets. The Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Stephens College in Columbia, Mo., the State University of New York at Canton, Eckerd College in South Florida and Washington and Jefferson College in Pennsylvania all have dorm rooms that […]
