Pet articles: Health
Sunday, January 13th, 2008
Cruciate ligament rupture is a common football injury and is also a common injury in dogs.
The cruciate ligaments are two of the ligaments of the knee joint that cross within the joint and provide… [Read more]
Tags: ligament
Posted in Cat health, Dog health, Health
Sunday, January 13th, 2008
What can be done to help prevent gum and teeth problems which cause bad breath?
After your dog’s mouth has been professionally examined and any necessary dental work attended to, it is recommend that… [Read more]
Tags: breath, dog, teeth
Posted in Dog health, Health
Sunday, January 13th, 2008
It is not uncommon for behavioral problems to develop in older pets. Some of these problems may be behavioral problems that can be encountered in pets of any age; some may be related to other… [Read more]
Tags: alzheimer, dog
Posted in Dog health, Health
Sunday, January 13th, 2008
With an increase in the number of cases of Parvovirus disease being reported in certain areas, owners must ensure their dog is protected through vaccination and by being vigilant if signs of the disease… [Read more]
Tags: dog, infection, parvovirus, virus
Posted in Dog health, Health
Sunday, January 13th, 2008
Most of us are aware of a family member or friend who has diabetes. It is also a disease which can occur in pets. As in people, there are different types of diabetes. A pet… [Read more]
Tags: diabetes, dog, pet
Posted in Dog health, Health
Sunday, January 13th, 2008
Dogs and cats age on average seven times faster than people. Taking a pet to the vet even once per year is equivalent to a person seeing their doctor or dentist every seven years!
By the… [Read more]
Tags: health check, pet
Posted in Cat health, Dog health, Health