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Cataracts in Dogs – Pet tip 136
The word cataract is probably one you’ve heard before. Perhaps it was in reference to your parents or grandparents, or maybe even from your own doctor. It might surprise you, however, to hear about cataracts from your veterinarian. Most dog …
Dog Aggression Warning Signs – Pet tip 94
Although most domesticated dogs are friendly toward their owners and the people they know, it is always important to remember that dogs are still animals. Although the majority of dogs in North America are domesticated, there are still feral (wild) …
Pet remains – What to do with your pet’s remains – Pet tip 118
Most often, the first time an owner considers the final care of a pet’s remains is after the pet has passed away. This is a decision that can be difficult to make at any time, but especially while you are …
Euthanasia and the HHHHHMM Scale – Pet tip 228
Saying goodbye to a pet that is suffering or is terminally ill is one of the most difficult things a pet lover will ever go through. Many pet owners simply think of their pets as family members and when family …
Tip 54 – Punishing or disciplining your cat – stopping bad behaviour
Sometimes cats engage in behaviour that we the owners don’t appreciate. In order to make our cats behave in the way we want them to, we may try to punish them for their bad behaviour. Common reasons for wanting to …
Tip 51 – Dog sprayed by a skunk – cat got skunked – what to do
If your dog or cat gets sprayed by a skunk the first thing you want to do is make sure your pet is physically OK. If your dog or cat was scratched, it’s best you contact the vet asap to …
Seizures or Convulsions in Animals
What is a seizure?
A condition where neurons in the cerebral cortex of the brain fire with an uncontrollable but synchronous fashion that never occurs during normal behavior. It’s kind of like a mini electrical shock occurring in a localized …
Health Problems in Small Dogs – Pet tip 154
In general, small dogs live longer than larger dogs. This is partly due to the fact that smaller canine bodies don’t work as hard as larger canine bodies and so their physiological systems and internal organs stay in a better …
Common Ferret Diseases
Ferrets are sweet, intelligent little animals that many of us love. Before introducing one to your family however, there are a few things to know about ferrets, namely the common diseases they may suffer from. Here is a list of some of the diseases that ferrets commonly get, along with how they are diagnosed and treated.
Pyoderma: Pyoderma literally means pus (pyo-) in the skin (derm-). This is due to a bacterial infection; usually secondary to trauma or self-inflicted wounds from having itchy skin. Clinical signs are variable, either from mild superficial lesions to areas of furunculosis, which means the hair follicle itself is completely damaged from all the bacteria hiding in and around the hair shaft.
