Posted By vafnana on December 10, 2009
I’d like to share what I received this morning,
“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give”
Give gifts from your heart, they don’t need to be expensive to have meaning.
Posted By vafnana on December 9, 2009
When filling the stand with your Christmas tree water, pet owners should be aware of the dangers of Christmas tree water. The experts recommend the following:
No matter how much they love it, your pet should never be allowed to drink the Christmas tree water. The sap leaks from the tree into the Christmas tree water and can make them very sick. In addition, the preservatives that some people add to their Christmas tree water can cause illness in pets of all kinds.
Posted By vafnana on December 7, 2009
To everyone that has a pet:
Please don’t wait if your pet is acting sick or “just not right”. There could be underlying causes found by your veterinarian that could lead to having your pet be healthy for the holidays and the next new year!
Have a Happy December!
Posted By vafnana on December 5, 2009
“A happy person is not a person in a certain set of circumstances, but rather a person with a certain set of attitudes.”
Posted By vafnana on December 4, 2009
When your hands are dry and you need an on-the-spot scrub, wash your hands with a teaspoon of sugar, rinse and moisturize and voila!
Posted By vafnana on November 29, 2009
Bloat doesn’t sound like an emergency to some but it is. It’s a condition that is called gastric dilatation, a stomach full of gas. This starts out as an uncomfortable feeling but can fastly turn into a second stage called volvulus, where the stomach actually flips or turns which causes the gas to be trapped.
Seek immediate veterinary help if you see a bloating stomach or your pet tries to burb or vomit and nothing comes out.
Some ways to avoid bloat are to not feed large meals, avoid eating and drinking quickly, or vigorous activity after a meal. Some large breed owners place the dog dishes up to a level where the dog is not bending down to eat or drink.
Posted By vafnana on November 28, 2009
There are three types of heart disease. Mitral Valve Disease (MVD), Patent Ductus Arteriosis (PDA) and Pulmonic Valve Steriosis (PVS) that I learned about today. These diseases can be genetically inherited or just birth defects.
There are two ways to fix the “broken” heart. The first and most common way is to use drugs. The second and rarely used is surgery.
How can you tell your pet has a heart problem? Visit your veterinarian every year for a pet under the age of 7. Twice a year for over the age of 7. At this time you might encounter offers such as chest x-rays, blood pressure checks and electrocardiograms.
Symptoms of heart disease can include, coughing, decrease stamina, pale gums or skin, lethargy, decreased appetite, or swollen abdomen. Any pet can have an off day, but if these symptoms persist, call your vet.
Our pets give us their hearts unconditionally, the least we can do is help mend them when they need it.
Posted By vafnana on November 24, 2009
16 hours is the length of a cat’s memory! A dog’s is no more than 5 minutes!
Posted By vafnana on November 23, 2009
Here are ways to know that your pet is in pain. If there is one symptom, please contact your veterinarian.
No appetite
Being unusually quiet or unresponsive
Acting agressive or submissive
Avoiding your touch OR seeking more touch
Hiding
Having difficulty getting comfortable
Posted By vafnana on November 14, 2009
Does a dog need to have its teeth brushed? -
Periodontal disease is one of the most common health problems in dogs. More than 75 percent of domestic dogs 3 years and older are affected by gum infections.
Once or twice a week an owner should use a canine toothrush, a soft child’s toothbrush or a gauze pad wrapped around a finer to brush the dog’s teeth. The AKC recommends toothpaste formulated for dogs (human toothpaste can upset the pets stomach and ingestion of too much fluoride can be fatal) or a paste made from water and baking soda.
Scrub the teeth completely, especially the insides and back upper molars.
In between cleaning, dental chew toys help fight plaque and tartar.
