Archive for the ‘Health’ category

Acupuncture For Dogs

March 7th, 2010

     Dogs benefit a great deal from the treatment of acupuncture. It is now recognized as a valid treatment in veterinarian care, by the American Veterinarian Medical Association and the World Health Organization. To determine if the condition of dog can be improved using acupuncture, a physical examination by a qualified veterinarian is required. Also, [...]

Dog Poisoning Causes

January 11th, 2010

     Chocolate Poisoning in Dogs: One of the common natural poisonous foods for dogs present in our homes, especially during the holiday seasons is chocolate. Although you might love to watch your pets relish the chocolates which they absolutely adore, it is important to keep in mind that even small amounts of chocolate can trigger [...]

Lethargy In Cats

November 11th, 2009

     Anemia: Anemia in cats is caused by the insufficient oxygen in the blood and tissues along with a reduction in the normal levels of circulating red blood cells. Anemia may be caused by hemorrhage or blood loss, parasitic infestation, renal failures, cancers, inflammatory diseases or even poor nutrition. Apart from lethargy, anemia may also [...]

Obesity In Dogs

November 10th, 2009

     Dog owners often allow their pets to lead a sedentary life with little physical exercise. This causes an accumulation of fats around the different organs of the dog’s body. Many dogs become obese due to a low rate of metabolism. Metabolism is a process which takes place in living organisms, by which the consumed [...]

Care For A Baby Bird

November 4th, 2009

     To take proper care of a baby bird, a few things need to be kept in mind. If one has knowledge about the behavior and needs of different types of birds, it is well and good, however, one should try and find as much information about them as possible. Let us understand how to [...]

Dry Skin In Dogs

October 19th, 2009

          Alternately, your dog may have itchy, flaky, dry skin. Albeit a common problem, if it goes untreated it can lead to hair loss and infection. Some of the common causes of dry skin on dogs are:
     Parasites: Parasites are a primary cause for itchy, flaky dry skin in dogs. It is quite common [...]

Pet Health Insurance

August 23rd, 2009

     Pet health insurance now equips and supports the pet owners with insurance covers that are provided at different levels of care. The changes include the areas which were previously considered ‘cost prohibitive’ by the insurance providers. Most pet owners react from the hassles they face when dealing with insurance red tape and problems prevalent [...]