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Pets.ca has over 80,000 pet businesses listed by Category, City, and State/Province. And the directory is growing daily!
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Cherry eye in dogs – Pet tip 122
Any owner of a dog who has had “cherry eye” will tell you that it is not a pretty sight. Perhaps you have witnessed it yourself and have seen the large red mass bulging out of the inner corner of a dog’s eye, from which the name ‘cherry eye’ originated. While not the most visually appealing condition (for the owners or the afflicted dog), cherry eye is actually a fairly common and benign occurrence in many breeds of dogs.
Though it may appear somewhat like a tumour or even an awfully big bug bite, the ‘cherry’ on your dog’s eye is actually a prolapsed (or popped out) gland. Known by veterinarians as the nictitans gland, this gland is present in the third eyelid of dogs and aids in the production of tears. Unlike humans, many animals possess this third eyelid which closes horizontally across the eye to provide extra protection and moisture.
Greeting Strange Dogs
Are two always better than one? It is often tempting to add a second dog to the family, whether for your own enjoyment or just to keep your current dog company. Two dogs will give you twice and fun and …
Rabbit Communication
Rabbits take a stand for yourself! In fact, the rabbit is not the silent, quiet creature that it is made out to be. The rabbit has indeed been voicing its feelings all along, but it just takes a well-trained person …
Veterinary Emergencies and the Internet – Pet tip 157
If your pet was hit by a car would you sit down at your desk and start up your computer, or immediately rush your pet to the veterinarian? The natural answer should be the second option. In emergency situations it …
Medication and Pets
At some point during your pet’s life, it will go on medication. It might only be for a week, or it could be permanently. Your veterinarian uses drugs as a tool to help a dog or cat heal itself, or …
Dogs and the parvovirus
It starts with a little bit of diarrhea. But within 24 hours your puppy starts having severe diarrhea and is vomiting. It becomes depressed and looks very sick, and refuses to eat. You get very concerned and rush it to …
Nature vs. Nurture
‘Nature versus Nurture’; almost everyone has heard of this debate. But what does this phrase actually mean? Why should we take into consideration both nature and nurture when choosing a pet? How can we make the most of both categories …
Massage Therapy for The Canine and Feline
Massage Therapy for Cats and Dogs
What is massage and does my pet have to be sick to benefit from massage?
Massage is any systematic form of touch that gives comfort and promotes good health. If you have ever had …
