Pet articles: Dog 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
Wednesday, November 7th, 2007
Animal physiotherapy is now becoming recognised as an important part of the recovery process after many surgical procedures and for chronic musculo-skeletal problems.
Physiotherapy is well accepted in human medicine and is becoming more commonly used… [Read more]
Tags: dog
Posted in Dog health, Health
Saturday, July 23rd, 2005
Grapes and Grape by-products can be toxic to dogs. The compound responsible has not yet been identified. Affected dogs will vomit, stop eating and go on to develop kidney failure if untreated. Data collected over… [Read more]
Tags: dog
Posted in Dog 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
Monday, May 23rd, 2005
Heartworm disease, as the name suggests, are worms that infect the heart! The dog is the most important host, but other mammals may also be susceptible eg: cats, ferrets,and sea-lions. The heartworm infection is transmitted… [Read more]
Tags: dog, heartworm
Posted in Dog health, Health