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All You Need to Know About Dental Diets

Dog and cat oral hygiene is a lot more important than many people realize. Having tartar and calculus build up on your pets’ teeth can lead to many issues down the road, and it can be very painful for your furry friends. A dirty mouth can lead to tooth loss, painful chewing, tooth abscesses, and […]

Tips For Caring For Your Pet This Winter

As much as I don’t want to admit it, the cold weather has begun. For people, this means digging out the coats and boots we have stored since last year, putting different tires on the car, buying salt or sand for the driveway, and turning on the heat. But what does this cold weather mean […]

Arthritis in Pets

Arthritis in pets is also known as (DJD) Degenerative Joint Disease. Arthritis develops as a result of abnormal rubbing within the joints due to age, wear and tear of the ligaments and joints, and old injuries. This leads to the cartilage surrounding the joints deteriorates. All animals can develop arthritis at any stage of their […]

Weight and Exercise for Senior Pets

As pets age, their metabolism seems to slow down. This, along with a tendency towards developing metabolic and endocrine diseases such as diabetes and hypothyroidism, can lead to weight gain and/or failure to lose weight. Senior pets still need lots of nutrients, so increasing exercise is often times better than cutting back on their food […]

Tapeworms

Tapeworms are parasites that live in the small intestines of many species, including humans. Depending on the tapeworm species, their length may vary from 1 cm to 10 meters in length. Other than the tapeworm head, their body consists of small segments called proglottids. These are egg sacs that break off the tail of the […]

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