Laboured Breathing in Dogs: What Can It Mean?

When you inhale, your body draws in oxygen and transports it to your lungs, where your circulatory system oxygenates your cells. At the same time, your circulatory system is extracting carbon dioxide, which is then exhaled. It's quite remarkable really, especially when you consider that you do this upwards of 20,000 times each day—probably without giving it too much thought. You generally only think about breathing when you experience difficulty doing so. Read More 

Understanding Your Pet’s Dental Care

When most people see the terms pet dental care or veterinary dentistry, they think of dogs and cats. These are not the only pets a person can own. Veterinary dentistry also covers small pets like hamsters, guinea pigs, ferrets, etc. A bird's beak can also fall under veterinary dentistry. This article provides important information you need to know to offer the best dental care for your pet. Don't Wait Until Your Pet Has a Dental Problem Read More 

Two common misconceptions about rabbits that many people believe

There are certain misconceptions about rabbits which, if their owners believe to be true, could result in them inadvertently harming their pets. Read on to learn about these misconceptions. That shaking is always a sign of nervousness in rabbits and doesn't call for a visit to the vet clinic Some people mistakenly believe that a rabbit shaking profusely for days on end is normal because these creatures are prey animals and are, therefore, naturally nervous. Read More 

Everything You Need to Know About Mouth Cancer in Cats

For most cat owners, their pet is their pride and joy, and they would do anything to help keep their cat safe and healthy. Unfortunately, cancer is not only something that strikes humans, but it affects pets, too. Mouth cancer is a type of cancer that can affect cats greatly, even though most pet owners are not aware of its existence. Here's what you need to know to keep your cat safe. Read More 

Two Reasons Why You Should Place Your Dog in a Boarding Kennel Before Your New Baby Arrives

If you are due to have a baby soon and you are a dog owner, you should consider placing your pet in a local boarding kennel and leaving them there for the first few weeks after you have brought your newborn home from the hospital. Continue reading to discover why you should do this. It will give you time to adjust to life with a newborn without having to worry about taking care of your dog Read More