Melatonin For Dogs Barking Melatonin For Dogs: Melatonin for dogs is a sedative hormonal supplement used to treat many kinds of anxiety, hyperactivity, restlessness, and other conditions. It is a naturally occurring hormone produced by the pineal gland. Many pet owners prefer to use it for their dogs instead of drugs that may contain chemicals […]
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Toy Poodle Facts
Toy Poodle Facts Toy Poodle: Poodles are a group of formal dog breeds, the Standard Poodle, Miniature Poodle and Toy Poodle. The origin of the breed is still discussed, with a prominent dispute over whether the poodle descends from Germany as a type of water dog, or from the French Barbet. Ranked second most intelligent […]
Cat Vomiting Treatment
Cat Vomiting Treatment Cat Vomiting: Vomiting is a very common problem with cats with a multitude of causes. They range from eating something poisonous or inedible (like string), to infection, urinary tract disease, or diabetes to hairballs. Symptoms are usually obvious, and include drooling and abdominal heaving. Vomiting can quickly leave your cat dehydrated, so […]
Dog Vomiting Treatment
Dog Vomiting Treatment Dog Vomiting: “Vomiting is generally defined as the forceful ejection of stomach and upper intestinal contents,” explains Dr. Jennifer Hawkins, DVM. Dr. Hawkins is the director of Orange County (OC) Animal Care and of their new facility. She says that vomiting can contain yellow bile or dog food that has been partially […]
Probiotics For Dogs Benefits
Probiotics For Dogs Benefits Probiotics For Dogs: Probiotics are beneficial bacteria that live in the digestive tract. There are a variety of different species belonging to genera that include Lactobacillus, Bifidobacterium, Streptococcus, and Enterococcus (often abbreviated by first initial only in names). Some species, such as Lactobacillus, live primarily in the small intestine, while others, […]
Can Dogs Eat Nuts And Raisins
Can Dogs Eat Nuts And Raisins Can Dogs Eat Nuts: Dogs can have some nuts, preferably unsalted, while others should be avoided. Nuts that are okay for dogs to eat include peanuts, almonds and cashews. As with any new foods, caution should be exercised: according to the ASPCA, the high fat content in nuts can […]
How Much Should I Feed My Cat By Age
How Much Should I Feed My Cat By Age How Much Should I Feed My Cat: If you’re a first-time cat owner, “How much should I feed my cat?” is likely to be one of your first questions when you bring your cat home. Even if you’ve owned cats for years, you may sometimes wonder […]
Healthiest Dog Breeds 2019
Healthiest Dog Breeds 2019 Healthiest Dog Breeds: Want a healthy and happy dog? Your best plan of action is to give whatever breed of pooch you choose regular veterinary check-ups and plenty of exercise, discipline, and affection. No two dogs are alike. Each one is unique in size, personality, and health. Although it’s not definitive, […]
Long Haired Werewolf Cat
Long Haired Werewolf Cat Werewolf Cat: The Lykoi is a natural mutation from a domestic shorthair that has the appearance of a werewolf. The mutation has occurred in domestic cats over the last 20 years. DNA testing has been done by UC Davis to confirm that the cats do not carry the Sphynx/Devon gene. The […]
Dew Claw Trimming
Dew Claw Trimming Dew Claw: Psychology Today author Dr. Stanley Coren traces your dog’s dewclaw back 40 million years to “a tree climbing cat-like animal known as miacis which was an early ancestor of our modern dogs,” he says. “Obviously if you climb trees having five toes is an advantage. However, miacis eventually evolved into […]