Responsible pet owners should supply the following basics to their animals: • Well balanced, appropriate diet • Fresh water, daily • Warm sleeping area • Regular exercise and stimulation with pet ...

Most pets will not exercise by themselves, so it is up to you to get your pets started on an exercise routine and help them stay with the routine. A good start is 30 minutes of exercise twice a day f...

Be sure to regularly groom and trim your pet’s nails regularly to help prevent many types of infection. Brush your pet’s teeth at least three times a week to avoid tooth decay and gum dis...

It might seem cruel to have your pet spayed or neutered, but it in the best interest of your pet’s long-term health. Serious medical conditions such as breast, uterine, and testicular cancer ca...

Keep your pet at his ideal weight and make sure that he gets plenty of exercise. Obesity in animals (as well as humans) leads to a host of orthopedic problems, diabetes, heart diease, and other medic...

* Your pet is biting at his tail or paws. * His feet, ears, or tail are unusually cold. * He is shivering or seems lethargic. Most dogs and cats cannot stand frigid conditions and get just as cold ...

Signs of being overheated: - Your pet pants a lot even when the temperature is cool. - She appears tired during the warm months. - Her gums are suddenly bright red. You will want to see your v...

Here are a few homeopathic ways to keep her a little cooler during the hot summer months: Mist her with essences. A blend of five flower eesences called Bach Rescue Remedy can help decrease stress ...

- Wash your cat’s bedding and any area rugs frequently. Fleas can’t swim and hot water will kill them. - Vacuum your house often and dispose of bags in an airtight container, or freeze them first t...

If your dog is sprayed by a skunk, The traditional folk remedy for skunk smell removal is tomato juice. Skunk spray is alkaline, and acidic tomato juice will neutralize the alkaline odor. A rinse...

Here are six tips which will help you keep your dog’s teeth healthy: 1. Look inside your dog’s mouth at least twice a week and check for signs of bleeding gums, pale gums, persistent foul breath, t...

Pets are can have the same types of cancer that people get. Cancer can strike at any age, but it is usually a disease of middle-aged and older dogs and cats. It is quite common. Cancer causes almost h...

House dogs should be bathed monthly or more often if they need it (your nose will tell you when). Frequent bathing helps keep fleas in check. Ideally, use a bath mat in your bathtub or a towel at th...

Ticks are nasty creatures which can carry Lyme disease. Whenever your dog romps around in tall grass, he will most likely end up with ticks which should be removed as soon as found. Ticks like to at...

Regular grooming improves the health of your pet’s coat. A puppy accustomed to grooming when it is young will always be patient during grooming so groom him frequently during puppyhood. Inspec...