We all want our pets to enjoy happy lives, and there’s much to love about spending summer outdoors with a dog. Here are four tips from a veterinarian in Phoenix, AZ to keep your dogs cool and safe while doing so: Keep their feet covered: You’ve likely walked across pavement during the summer without your shoes on and been amazed at just how quickly it turned into a painful experience. Well, the same is true for your dog! Pavement, particularly asphalt, gets very hot very quickly—often 30 to 50 degrees hotter than the air temperature! Purchase a pair of booties for your dog, or simply avoid the pavement altogether to protect their sensitive paws. Don’t leave them in the car: This is the worst-case scenario we hear about all too often—the dog that was locked in a hot car and couldn’t be rescued in time. Cars, like pavement, get hot very quickly during the summertime. In fact, it can take as little as a few minutes for the temperature inside a car to exceed 140 degrees. Dogs can suffer serious brain injuries and heatstroke in these conditions, and can die in as little as 15 minutes. Avoid bringing your dog […]
Parasitic invasions are common in pets, particularly in dogs and are a matter of great concern for the owners. Various kinds of parasitic organs require different precautions and treatment interventions. For this reason, it is important for pet owners to know all about them so that they can identify and resolve the conditions in time. One of the common parasites that your dog may fall prey to is heartworm. As the name suggests, this worm affects the heart, lungs and blood vessels of the animal. It can be a foot long and spreads via infected mosquitoes. A mosquito bites and infected animal and spreads the worm’s larvae into the tissue of the other animal. Once they enter the body, the larvae migrate through the tissue of the animal and make way into its heart after around 70 days. They house themselves therein and gradually grow into full-sized worms to create a series of complications. Symptoms of Heartworm Infection Typically, heartworm infection does not present any symptoms during the initial stages. Gradually, as the larvae house themselves within the animal’s heart and grow into adults, they can clog the heart completely. This can be deadly for the dog and cause a […]
Do you love your cat very much? We are sure you do. But is your love enough to shield your cat from pests or parasite? Despite loving your pet as a family member, you may commit some mistakes that can prove fatal to your pet. Here we are discussing top 5 mistakes committed by humans that leave cats vulnerable to infections and related health hazards. Treating your pet with human pest repellent – We humans need mosquito and heartworm repellent to keep us safe from these insects. But you should avoid spraying your pet with any of the pest repellents that are meant for humans. No doubt your pets need to be safeguarded against these parasites. You should use cat-specific mosquito and heartworm repellent prescribed by the veterinarian. Chemicals used in human pest repellent may contain chemical substances that can cause neurological damage and even poison your pets. Overtreating or undertreating your pets – There exist two varieties of ignorant pet lovers – the overdoers and the under doers. If your pet gets infested by fleas or ticks, you should choose the treatment dose appropriately. You must know that doses are measured as per the weight and species of the […]
There is no denial in the fact that dogs are a man’s best friend. When you have a dog in your life, you need to shower him will all the love and attention. Dogs need to be exercised and they should be well fed. However, with the number of options available in the market, it can be difficult to choose the right dog food for your pet. Picking out the right food for your dog also means picking out the right ingredients. One of the best ways you can take care of your dog is by serving him a well-balanced diet. The diet should provide the dog with the nutrients he really needs, based on his breed, age and the level of activity. It is difficult to find dog food that meets all the requirements of your dog. You need to find a brand that is trustworthy and reliable for your dog. Consider the following factors when choosing dog food for your pet. Age: Age is an important factor when it comes to feeding the right food. Dogs pass through three stages in their life, puppy, adult, and senior. You need to choose food based on the age of the […]
A ketogenic diet has shown to prevent seizures in dogs that are suffering from epilepsy. Researchers recently put 21 dogs on trial and of all these, 7 achieved a 50 percent reduction in the frequency of seizures, while three got healed of seizures. It has been proved that less than one percent of dogs suffer from epilepsy, but this is also the most common disorders among dogs. If your pet is suffering from epilepsy, you might be wondering what the best diet to adopt is. A ketogenic diet might be a good option, but does it really work for your dog? Constituents of a ketogenic diet A ketogenic diet is made up of fat in high amounts and carbohydrates and proteins in little ration. The reason fat is added in high amounts is to ensure it is converted into ketones, which are used by the body as energy instead of carbohydrates. Since 1920s, humans have used ketogenic diets to treat epilepsy and now researchers have found that this method could also be used on dogs suffering from epilepsy. Why you should choose a ketogenic diet for your dog Apart from helping to reduce seizures in dogs suffering from epilepsy, a […]