While I am not a veterinarian, I have a passion for animals of all types. I love volunteering at the local animal shelters and am always happy to see the dogs' wagging tails and hear the cats' purrs when I help out. I also have several pets of my own, as well. Any time I meet a new pet owner or an experienced one who just needs a little advice, I am always happy to share what I have learned about pet health and care over the years. I started learning when I was just a young girl caring for my family's several pets. I decided to try blogging, and I can't wait to share my animal care knowledge and tips with anyone who needs the advice! I plan to post tips about caring for pets of all types, so come back soon!
Posted on: 1 August 2017
Ticks are very small parasites that bite their way through your pet's skin, eventually inserting themselves below the skin's surface where they will feed off of your pet's blood. If the tick is infected with Lyme disease, it could infect your pet as well. Prevention is key in helping to protect your pet from tick bites and from Lyme disease. See below for symptoms of lyme disease and prevention tips.
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Posted on: 4 July 2017
If your dog gets bitten by another animal this summer, you need to know how to respond in the moment and how to treat your dog until you can get your dog to the vet for further medical assistance.
#1 Tend To Your Dog's Emotional Needs
The first thing that you need to do after your dog has been bitten is attend to their emotional needs. They are going to be hurt, confused and possibly in distress.
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Posted on: 20 June 2017
Besides dogs and cats, bunnies are a common human companion. Their usually sweet and gentle temperament make them peaceful companions and they can be housed indoors or out. Even though most people only think of spaying or neutering a dog, rabbits can be spayed and neutered just the same. In fact, bringing home a new pet bunny should also involve a visit to the vet for this very reason. Take a look at three good reasons to have your rabbit spayed or neutered even if it is the only bunny you ever plan to get.
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Posted on: 15 June 2017
If you've got a cat, you'll need to take extra precautions once the summer temperatures start to soar. Unlike dogs, you can give them a dip in the tub to cool them down. Cats don't appreciate the water all that much. That's where a bit of creativity comes in handy. Here are four methods you can use to keep your cat cool this summer.
Make it Icy
Once the summer heat arrives, you'll need to increase your cats access to fresh water.
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