posted by Tess on Mar 29
Pet health is one of the primary concerns of pet owners. Any pet that you may have is likely to present some medical conditions at some point in time and will demand your attention. One aspect of pet health that is often missed out by many pet owners is in the area of dog ear health.
The inside of an ear of a dog is an extremely sensitive area and can pose many challenges for the pet owner. This is especially true since there are many ear related infections and issues that your dog can contract. Another reason why dog ears provide a significant challenge is due to the fact that many dogs have ears that droop over the ear canal and can therefore provide an unhealthy environment for the ear mites and bacteria to breed.
Ear infections, especially dog ear mites and cat ear mites, can be extremely unnerving for the pet owner and the pet and are best avoided.
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posted by Tess on Mar 26
What is Diarrhea?
When your pet has diarrhea, the number of stools passed may or may not be increased but each stool will be much looser and more watery than normal. Diarrhea in pets can be related to something they have eaten, a viral infection, bacterial infection, worms, a foreign object they have swallowed and even diseases affecting other organs such as the liver or kidneys. It can be very serious in young puppies, kittens and in elderly pets as they can dehydrate extremely quickly. If your pet has diarrhea, make sure they have plenty of fresh water available at all times. If you have a very young or very old pet that is affected, or if you are at all concerned in any other way, please do not hesitate to contact your veterinarian.
What is RuniPoo Relief?
Pet Alive RuniPoo Relief is a 100% safe and natural remedy containing herbal and homeopathic ingredients which are carefully selected to maintain digestive balance, firm stools and healthy bowel functioning just when your pet needs it most.
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posted by Tess on Mar 21
Pet health issues plague everyone who has a pet at some time or another. Among other areas of concern, the one that can area that can pose a fair number of problems are ear infections. Ear mites, and ear infections are some of the major problems that can discomfort your pets and can lead to many a sleepless nights for you too. A dog with ear mites is a less common phenomenon than a cat ear with mites but if contracted, it can cause high levels of stress for the dog and the owner.
The one way in which you can ensure that you never have to face issues related to dog ear infections is to adopt good hygiene practices. Once these practices are made into a regular habit, the chances of your dog contracting any kind of ear infection reduce considerably. It is therefore, important to include ear cleaning and examination as part of a weekly ritual. If you use a professional grooming service, make sure that they include ear cleaning along with the regular bath, grooming and styling services.
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posted by Tess on Mar 19
Pets are a major responsibility and once you have decided to own a pet it is your responsibility to ensure that they are healthy and active. Though there are many issues, medical and otherwise, that you will have to reckon with, the hygiene and cleanliness of your pet is one aspect that you will need to maintain constantly.
Dog ears are often neglected while giving your dog a bath or ensuring overall grooming. Your dog may be squeaky clean from the outside and may have an extremely Shiny Coat, but if you have not ensured that his ears are cleaned every week, there is a high probability that your dog is slowly becoming a breeding ground for ear mites and bacteria.
Dog ear mites are less common than cat ear mites . But they can get extremely frustrating, if unattended, since they can develop into larger and more complicated issues. Dog ear mites can also cause behavioral changes in your pet that can lead him to be irritable and moody. And surely, the last thing that you would want to do is to have your pet put to sleep due to some Aggressive Behavior that occurs due to an Ear Infection.
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posted by Tess on Mar 17
Ear mites are a constant problem for all pets. The presence of ear mites can cause considerable anguish to the pet and the owner alike. Cat ear mites are contagious and pass on to other pets in the household. They can spread to other cats, dogs or other animals too.
The manner in which a cat reacts to ear mites can vary among cats. Some cats do not react or exhibit external symptoms even when they are infected with a large number of mites. But some cats may show extreme symptoms at the presence of a small number of ear mites. It is therefore, hypothesized that different breeds of cats show different levels of sensitivity towards this condition.
The first symptom that surfaces among cats when they have ear mites is the presence of excessive wax in the ears. Mites often stimulate wax producing glands in the ear and this in turn can lead to inflammation and further complications. Other symptoms that your feline friend can exhibit if she is infected with ear mites is Itching and Scratching. Excessive Scratching can tear open tiny blood vessels in the outer ear and cause the ear to swell causing a condition that is known as hematoma.
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posted by Tess on Mar 13
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posted by Tess on Mar 5
Mix the following:
1/2 tsp vodka or gin 4 drops garlic oil (or 4 garlic capsules, broken) 1 drop Cedarwood 1 drop Citronella 1 drop thyme Saturate a soft cloth type Collar with the above mixture and allow to dry completely before putting it on your pet.
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posted by Tess on Mar 2
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