Pet articles: Cat health
Sunday, January 13th, 2008
Unfortunately, it is estimated that one in two domestic dogs and cats are overweight. That is half of our pet population!
Apart from the obvious signs of weight gain, an overweight pet may also exhibit… [Read more]
Tags: overweight, pet
Posted in Cat health, Dog health, Health
Sunday, January 13th, 2008
Oral disease is the most common ailment in adult pets. According to veterinary research, 80% of dogs and 70% of cats show signs of oral disease by the time they are three. Signs of disease… [Read more]
Tags: dental, pet, teeth, tooth
Posted in Cat health, Dog health, Health
Saturday, July 23rd, 2005
Fresh leaves of the catnip plant (Nepatia Cataria) have a mint scent, while dried leaves smell like alfala. In members of the cat family, contact with this plant causes a peculiar reaction called the catnip… [Read more]
Tags: cat
Posted in Cat health, Health
Thursday, July 14th, 2005
AUGUST IS DENTAL MONTH
Pet dental month provides an opportunity for pet lovers to concentrate on their pet’s often neglected oral health.
The Lost Dogs´ Home veterinary clinic is participating by offering FREE DENTAL CHECKS and other… [Read more]
Tags: Care, dental, dog, infection, pet, teeth
Posted in Cat health, Dog health, Health
Wednesday, July 13th, 2005
We now have a vaccine to protect cats against the FIV virus that causes Feline Immunodeficiency Disease syndrome. This virus is in the same family as the human HIV but CAN NOT infect people.
The virus… [Read more]
Tags: cat, Feline Aids Vaccine, virus
Posted in Cat health, Health
Monday, May 23rd, 2005
There are many medical and behavioural benefits in having your pet desexed:
MALES (Cats & Dogs)
CONVENIENCE TO OWNERS
Usually stops tomcats from “spraying” foul-smelling urine in the house.
Reduces the annoying and embarrassing urge of male dogs to… [Read more]
Tags: cat, desex, dog, kitten, pet
Posted in Cat health, Dog health, Health